HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
The ClubHouse: General Discussions - Jan -Apr. 2001: February:
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Willi | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 04:53 am  Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY? We celebrate Valentine's Day, because until 1969, it was one of the many Saint's Days observed by the Catholic Church. It was dedicated to the patron saint of romantic causes, St. Valentine. Although it was removed from the Church's calendar in 1969, the religious meaning coupled with Valentine's Day's roots in Roman paganism have allowed it to continue as a holiday for everyone. Early Christians saw Valentine's Day as a way to honor St. Valentine, of whom there were actually three. The Catholic Church recognizes three saints by that name, all who were martyred on February 14. The St. Valentine the day is named for was, most likely, a priest in the 3rd century who performed secret marriages when the Roman Emperor Claudius II thought single soldiers were more likely to enlist in the army. That St. Valentine was imprisoned and executed on February 4, 270. It is believed he sent the jailer's daughter a note saying, "From your Valentine." The phrase is still widely used on valentines today. In 496 A.D., February 14, was declared in the name of St. Valentine by Pope Gelasius. It remained a Church holiday until 1969, when Pope Paul VI took it from the calender. On February 14, the ancient Romans celebrated the Feast of Lupercalia in honor of Juno, the queen of the Roman gods and goddesses. Juno was also the goddess of women and marriage so honoring her was thought to be a fertility rite. At the feast held the next day, the women would write love letters and stick them in a large urn. The men would pick a letter from the urn and for the next year, pursue the woman who wrote the chosen letter. This custom lasted until the 1700s when people decided their beloveds should be chosen by sight, not luck. |
Twiggyish | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 05:21 am  Willi, thanks! and I want to add.. Have a Happy Valentines Day everyone!
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Resortgirl | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 06:22 am  
   Have a GREAT Valentines Day One and All!!!!
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Bamagirl | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 07:13 am  Happy Valentines Day  |
Norwican | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 07:19 am  Happy Valentine's Day everyone!...eat chocolate! |
Ocean_Islands | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 08:43 am  Where's my funny valentine? |
Elitist | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 08:47 am  I am right here. Happy V Day! |
Max | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 08:54 am  I have no Valentine that's mine But I do not fret, I do not whine. For instead of someone here by me I have friends, a Clubhouse and TV!
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Bamagirl | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 09:15 am  That is sweet Max |
Willi | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 09:25 am  Very sweet!
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Lancecrossfire | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 09:28 am  Eat chocolate, drink wine (hey Tab is good too) and have fun! Happy Valentine's day to everyone. Elitist, at least you didn't say happy VD! |
Wink | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 10:18 am  Chocolates are considered vegetables on this very special day so eat away.  |
Nancy091158 | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 10:33 am  humm chocolate soothes the soul too so maybe in honor of my kitty who i had to put to sleep last nite i should eat lots and LOTS ;-) |
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Moondance | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 10:48 am  Happy Valentine's Day! |
Maire | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 10:56 am      TO ALL OF YOU, MY VALENTINE'S!    
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Moondance | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 11:05 am  BTW... that is a link (above) to my Valentine's Day Card to everyone here |
Bamagirl | Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 11:47 am  Got it Moon...thanks :o)
Hope you are having a good day!!! |
Twiggyish | Thursday, February 15, 2001 - 10:39 am  Nos, your heart is beautiful! |
Guruchaz | Thursday, February 15, 2001 - 11:07 am  I don't know how I missed this thread yesterday, but
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY AFTER !!! Uh huh huh!   |
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