Today is an auspicious and hectic day for many people as they scramble to gather the ingredients to the recipe of 'impress my lover'.
Of course, the cards, candy, flowers, gifts, etc. are not all nowadays, focused on those who are romantically involved with someone. There are gifts given meant to celebrate this day with friends, co-workers, and even animal companions. No one is excluded during present time.
There is great speculation for the origins of this celebration, and what it means to different people. Among those who worship the ancient Roman deities, this day may be remembered as the day of Lupercalia. Celebrated between the 13th and the 15th.
For some of those who are monotheistic, it is was on the 14th day of this month that Valentine (possibly one of many) was executed for his belief in the positive influence of marriage.
Still others see this as a day for those who are single to unite. This is celebrated on the Ideas of February too.
Many people and countries see it as an over commercialized day wrought with flagrant immodesty and meant only for the profit of the companies. Or just as a bad day.
Some people find their understanding of the history in books of various sorts. Others
Whatever your version of this day, consider it a day for kindness and positive feelings toward others. That should be enough to cover all the above.
Interesting name origins:
Peace.
Of course, the cards, candy, flowers, gifts, etc. are not all nowadays, focused on those who are romantically involved with someone. There are gifts given meant to celebrate this day with friends, co-workers, and even animal companions. No one is excluded during present time.
There is great speculation for the origins of this celebration, and what it means to different people. Among those who worship the ancient Roman deities, this day may be remembered as the day of Lupercalia. Celebrated between the 13th and the 15th.
For some of those who are monotheistic, it is was on the 14th day of this month that Valentine (possibly one of many) was executed for his belief in the positive influence of marriage.
Still others see this as a day for those who are single to unite. This is celebrated on the Ideas of February too.
Many people and countries see it as an over commercialized day wrought with flagrant immodesty and meant only for the profit of the companies. Or just as a bad day.
Some people find their understanding of the history in books of various sorts. Others
Whatever your version of this day, consider it a day for kindness and positive feelings toward others. That should be enough to cover all the above.
Interesting name origins:
Valentine - Derived from the ancient Latin, this rather popular name originally meant 'strength' or 'valour'. So, perhaps asking someone to be 'be my Valentine' means you are asking them to be your strength?
Peace.
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