A BRIEF INTRODUCTION.
It is a very popular day in the modern era. Nevertheless it started in the Anglo-Saxon countries, but it extended to the whole world, especially now with the internet. There are several theories about how this celebration started. Well, in the Nordic countries birds start to mate and form it this period of the year is related to love and/or creation. Eventually the “Day of Love” became the “Day of Love and Friendship.”
Esther A. Howland started, in 1840, to sale cards which were called “Valentines.” Now day because of our technology we can send ecards, which are very popular. She was using drawings of Cupid (The Roman god of love) or hearts.
Esther A. Howland started, in 1840, to sale cards which were called “Valentines.” Now day because of our technology we can send ecards, which are very popular. She was using drawings of Cupid (The Roman god of love) or hearts.
Aphrodite and Eros were the gods of love, in the Greek mythology. They were Venus and Cupid, for the Romans. LOVE IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE, BUT JUST A FEW PERSONS CAN UNDERSTAND THEM AND FEELTHEM AS THEY ARE! That is why myths have that powerful attraction to the great souls! Read this article: MYTHS OF LOVE.
Who was Saint Valentine? Actually the question should be: Who WERE Saint Valentines? According to history there were several of them: Valentine of Rome (Valentinus presb. m. Romae) and Valentine of Terni (Valentinus ep. Interamnensis m. Romae) and a third one was killed in Africa on Februray 14. They had been martyred!!!
The soldiers were prohibited, in the III century, to get married because the empire wanted them to be single, so they could battle without emotional affections. Nevertheless; Valentine of Terni, it is said, used to marry the soldiers in secrecy. Valentine was sent to jail and sentenced to death when Claudious II, the Emperor of Rome, knew it.
It seems that those saints had nothing to do with love, at least not the way we celebrate now days. Maybe they were known as saints who spoke about love more than usual or in a very beautiful and particular way.
HOW DO WE CELEBRATE AND WHEN?
Most of the countries celebrate that especial date on FEBRUARY 14, but some countries have another date. Brazil, for example, celebrates it on June 21; Chile on July 20; Egypt on November 4; China on the seventh day of the seventh month of the Chinese year (Lunar calendar) and in Japan this celebration has two dates: One in February 14 when women give a gift to men and then on the next month men give a present to women (Chocolate is the usual gift given on both dates)
More details? Check this: VALENTINE’S DAY.
IS SANVALENTINE’S DAY A COMMERCIAL DAY?
Now days everything is commercial even Christmas, but it does not mean you should not celebrate it. Actually, you must be grateful if you have someone to love and if you are loved. What else can be better than that?
It does not matter is the celebration became an economic celebration; the matter is to show your sympathy or love for someone. Many people see the economic influence, especially from USA; but the fact is: YOU SHOULD CELEBRATE A SAINT VALENTINE EVERYDAY, YOU SHOULD BE GLAD TO HAVE SOMEONE TO LOVE EVERYDAY. Well, at least one day can remind you about how lucky you are.
So do not stop or refrain from getting something nice and pretty for the sweet heart you have. Instead hurry up and get something good to show how grateful you are to have that especial person!
So, it is better not to forget about that person who is the owner of your heart!
SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION TO THAT PERSON EVERYDAY!
GIRLS AND LOVE:
LOVE IS SHARING AND CARING.
SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION TO THAT PERSON EVERYDAY!
GIRLS AND LOVE: LOVE IS SHARING AND CARING.
LOVE TAKES
YOU OUT OF THE BOX!
LOVE IS ALL
WHAT WE NEED!
SHOW YOUR LOVE AND BE PROUD OF IT!
LIFE WITHOUT
LOVE IS NOT LIFE.
LOVE IS THE
MOST AMAZING FEELING!
LOVE IS
BEYOND AGE, RACE AND BELIEFS.
LOVE IS NOT
A GAME.
IF YO GOT A GIRL YOU HAVE TO LOVE HER.
ALL
GIRLS DESERVE RESPECT AND LOVE
GIRLS ARE
ANGELS. THEY DESERVE TRUE LOVE.
ALL GIRLS
ARE LIVING DREAMS!
LOVE ALL
GIRLS BECAUSE THEY DESERVE THAT!
MY HEART HAS
ONLY ONE RULE: MAKE YOU HAPPY!
CULWISDOM.
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