Valentine`s Day
February 14th
Valentine was a Roman priest put to death on February 14th, AD273 for refusing to give up his Christian faith. The day coincided with the Roman Spring festival, Lupercalia, held in honour of the gods Pan and Juno. Lupercalia was believed to be one of the most important festivals in the Roman calendar, and was brought to Britain by the Romans. The early Christian church frowned upon the festival but unable to prevent people from celebrating it, linked it with the name of St. Valentine, who became the Patron Saint of Lovers.
Unique Ways to Celebrate
* Have a meal with someone special, either be it in a restaurant, pub, or even home - make it really unique - turn off your mobile phone, both of you!
* Make a card, no need for negative comments then, as in "waste of money them cards"
* Give a voucher...not the usual gift voucher make a personal one, for something even as simple as - breakfast in bed, a country drive, a child free afternoon, anything that will make your loved one know you have given some thought.
* Arrange to go back to visit where you met and did your "courting"
* Buy a rose/plant - a lot cheaper than flowers and lasts a lot longer. Try and pick a plant/rose with a name that is relevant to your loved one.
* Do you have lots of photos on your mobile? Get one printed and buy a simple frame - memories! (many 24 hour supermarkets offer this service if you`re running out of time!)
Above all... it`s only one day of the year, to some it is so special, to others its just a normal day - however you decide to spend it...... Enjoy!
Love To All Valentines
Paula x
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