Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14 by many people throughout the world. In the West, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.
An alternative theory from Belarus states that the holiday originates from the story of Saint Valentine, who upon rejection by his mistress was so heartbroken that he took a knife to his chest and sent her his still-beating heart as a token of his undying love for her. Hence, heart-shaped cards are now sent as a tribute to his overwhelming passion and suffering. [1]
The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "valentines." Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten notes have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards.[2] The sending of Valentines was a fashion in nineteenth-century Great Britain, and, in 1847, Esther Howland developed a successful business in her Worcester, Massachusetts home with hand-made Valentine cards based on British models. The popularity of Valentine cards in 19th-century America was a harbinger of the future commercialization of holidays in the United States.
An alternative theory from Belarus states that the holiday originates from the story of Saint Valentine, who upon rejection by his mistress was so heartbroken that he took a knife to his chest and sent her his still-beating heart as a token of his undying love for her. Hence, heart-shaped cards are now sent as a tribute to his overwhelming passion and suffering. [1]
The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "valentines." Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten notes have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards.[2] The sending of Valentines was a fashion in nineteenth-century Great Britain, and, in 1847, Esther Howland developed a successful business in her Worcester, Massachusetts home with hand-made Valentine cards based on British models. The popularity of Valentine cards in 19th-century America was a harbinger of the future commercialization of holidays in the United States.
Every year ever since my Husband and I have been toghether we have celebrated the holiday Valentines day,because we had each other to celebreate it with. But this year is going to be a little bit different for me,since many of you know that my husband is away on military leave.
What made me think about posting this topic was,all the stuff that the stores have stocked on their shelves to celebrate this holiday. The candy and chocolate,stuffed bears, cards and just about everything you can think of that you that you want to give to your significant other.
But I can see that people sometimes have a tendency to go over board on valentines day, spend way to much money on useless stuff that people dont need. And what I mean by that is every single thing in the store being bought out. I know I saw this at my school when I was there every valentines day. Girls were sent dozens or more of roses,big stuffed animals ,candy and what not. That is way to much to send someone,because money doesnt by happiness. Wouldnt something small and simple do to make someone feel loved. I know that is how I feel.
Last year, on february first,for my friends who dont know this, I had surgery in my mouth. I had all my wisdom teeth removed,and had a hard time eating so I wasnt in the mood for valentines day,but had the day made up to me by my Husband(who was my fiance at the time) who took me out to a nice dinner,with just a simple boquet of red roses. This was the most sweetest thing that I could ever get.
I have my Husbands love this year. So I dont really need or want anything.Yes I am little bummed that he isnt here to share a hug and a kiss with,but his love that he is giving me is enough,plus the soon arrival of our daughters birth is the best gift that I can have also.
So my point is of this topic is that, dont go spending hundreds of dollars on stuffed animals or boxes of chocoalets when the best present of all you can give someone is love.
