This is irrelevant to the subject matter that's been filling this Blog. But since everyone's heart and mind are filled with celebrating this special occasion, I might as well join the fray.
Most of us simply see Valentine's Day as a chance to show our loved one's how much we care with a bunch of flowers, an expensive gift, a heart shaped chocolate or a special message of love. I started mine this morning with a card and a couple of hand picked chocolate for my wife. But the day itself has a lot more sinister origin.
Valentine's Day originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that being devoted to "love lotteries". Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From your Valentine".
Just to add more spice, birthdayalaram.com has posted this Valentine's trivia:
- Teachers will receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, and then, sweethearts.
- More than 50% of cards are sold the week of the holiday, with the largest and most elaborate Valentine cards sold 48 hours before February 14.
- 70% of those celebrating the holiday give a card, followed by a telephone call (49%), gift (48%), special dinner (37%), candy (33%) restaurant meal (30%), and flowers (19%).
Interesting huh, here's some Valentine's superstitions: To be awoken by a kiss on Valentine's Day is considered lucky. Seeing different animals on Valentine's Day can result in different ways; seeing a goldfinch, you will marry a millionaire; seeing a robin you will marry a crime fighter; seeing a dove, you will have a happy peaceful marriage. (Maybe it's a good day to go to the zoo!)
HAPPY VALENTINE'S!
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