HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

The ClubHouse: General Discussions - Jan -Apr. 2001: February: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Willi

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 04:53 am Click here to edit this post

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 Click here to edit this post

Willi, thanks!

and I want to add..

Have a Happy Valentines Day everyone!

Resortgirl

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 06:22 am Click here to edit this post



Have a GREAT Valentines Day One and All!!!!

Bamagirl

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 07:13 am Click here to edit this post

Happy Valentines Day

Norwican

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 07:19 am Click here to edit this post

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!...eat chocolate!

Ocean_Islands

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 08:43 am Click here to edit this post

Where's my funny valentine?

Elitist

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 08:47 am Click here to edit this post

I am right here.

Happy V Day!

Max

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 08:54 am Click here to edit this post

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!

Bamagirl

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 09:15 am Click here to edit this post

That is sweet Max :)

Willi

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 09:25 am Click here to edit this post

Very sweet!

Lancecrossfire

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 09:28 am Click here to edit this post

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 Click here to edit this post

Chocolates are considered vegetables on this very special day so eat away.

Nancy091158

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 10:33 am Click here to edit this post

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 ;-)

Noslonna

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 10:38 am Click here to edit this post


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Moondance

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 10:48 am Click here to edit this post

Happy Valentine's Day!

Maire

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 10:56 am Click here to edit this post

TO ALL OF YOU, MY VALENTINE'S!

Moondance

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 11:05 am Click here to edit this post

BTW... that is a link (above) to my Valentine's Day Card to everyone here

Bamagirl

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 11:47 am Click here to edit this post

Got it Moon...thanks :o)

Hope you are having a good day!!!

Twiggyish

Thursday, February 15, 2001 - 10:39 am Click here to edit this post

Nos, your heart is beautiful!

Guruchaz

Thursday, February 15, 2001 - 11:07 am Click here to edit this post

I don't know how I missed this thread yesterday, but


HAPPY VALENTINES DAY AFTER !!!

Uh huh huh!