Many of you know that Valentine's Day is probably one of my favorite days. Pat and I began dating 22 years ago tomorrow which is one big reason why I have a special place in my heart for this day.
But cupids and hearts, roses and chocolate are right up there with some of the reasons I like this day. Since I was but a wee girl cutting out pink, red and white hearts was a favorite past time of mine. Mastering the perfection of a heart was a goal that seemed impossible to achieve too!
Hearts represent love in my world and always have. I was and still am a hopelss romantic who still blushes and hides my face when hubby brings me flowers or cooks me a nice dinner. I love the romance even though it causes me to turn into a big blob of jelly.
And perhaps it's because sometimes a part of me is still a little awed by the fact that I was lucky and fortunate enough to find a love that brings me laughter and happiness everyday. Who knows.
In my perfect world, I wish this deep feeling upon all who surround me. If for one moment I could change an aspect of another's life who was down and out, it would be to give them what I have in my life. To give, for one fleeting moment, that feeling that I have everyday no matter how good or bad just so another knows that there is more.
But...I cannot. Sorry for my babbling here. My heart sometimes gets the best of me. I'll leave you with these little tidbits that came from:
BirthdayAlarm.Com
But cupids and hearts, roses and chocolate are right up there with some of the reasons I like this day. Since I was but a wee girl cutting out pink, red and white hearts was a favorite past time of mine. Mastering the perfection of a heart was a goal that seemed impossible to achieve too!
Hearts represent love in my world and always have. I was and still am a hopelss romantic who still blushes and hides my face when hubby brings me flowers or cooks me a nice dinner. I love the romance even though it causes me to turn into a big blob of jelly.
And perhaps it's because sometimes a part of me is still a little awed by the fact that I was lucky and fortunate enough to find a love that brings me laughter and happiness everyday. Who knows.
In my perfect world, I wish this deep feeling upon all who surround me. If for one moment I could change an aspect of another's life who was down and out, it would be to give them what I have in my life. To give, for one fleeting moment, that feeling that I have everyday no matter how good or bad just so another knows that there is more.
But...I cannot. Sorry for my babbling here. My heart sometimes gets the best of me. I'll leave you with these little tidbits that came from:
BirthdayAlarm.Com
Valentine's Day Trivia
Did you know that...
Teachers will receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, and then, sweethearts.
15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.
More than 50% of cards are sold the week of the holiday, with the largest and most elaborate Valentine cards sold 48 hours before February 14.
About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine's Day gifts to their pets.
Cupid, another symbol of Valentines Day, became associated with it because he was the son of Venus, the Roman god of love and beauty. Cupid often appears on Valentine cards holding a bow and arrows because he is believed to use magical arrows to inspire feelings of love.
Hallmark has over 1330 different cards specifically for Valentine's Day.
In the United States, 64% of men do not make plans in advance for a romantic Valentine's Day with their sweethearts.
70% of those celebrating the holiday give a card, followed by a telephone call (49%), gift (48%), special dinner (37%), candy (33%) restaurant meal (30%), and flowers (19%).
Valentine's Day Superstitions
To be awoken by a kiss on Valentine's Day is considered lucky.
By tradition, a young girl was supposed to eventually marry the first eligible male she met on Valentine's Day.
In Great Britain, a woman would write the names of their sweethearts on small scraps of paper which would be placed on clay balls. The balls were dropped into water with the belief that whichever scrap of paper surfaced first would be the name of the man destined to be the future husband.
Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seed that remain on the stem, and that is the number of children you will have.
Seeing different animals on Valentine's Day can result in different ways; seeing a goldfinch, you will marry a millionaire; seeing a robin you will marry a crime fighter; seeing a dove, you will have a happy peaceful marriage. (Maybe it's a good day to go to the zoo!)
Did you know that...
Teachers will receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, and then, sweethearts.
15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.
More than 50% of cards are sold the week of the holiday, with the largest and most elaborate Valentine cards sold 48 hours before February 14.
About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine's Day gifts to their pets.
Cupid, another symbol of Valentines Day, became associated with it because he was the son of Venus, the Roman god of love and beauty. Cupid often appears on Valentine cards holding a bow and arrows because he is believed to use magical arrows to inspire feelings of love.
Hallmark has over 1330 different cards specifically for Valentine's Day.
In the United States, 64% of men do not make plans in advance for a romantic Valentine's Day with their sweethearts.
70% of those celebrating the holiday give a card, followed by a telephone call (49%), gift (48%), special dinner (37%), candy (33%) restaurant meal (30%), and flowers (19%).
Valentine's Day Superstitions
To be awoken by a kiss on Valentine's Day is considered lucky.
By tradition, a young girl was supposed to eventually marry the first eligible male she met on Valentine's Day.
In Great Britain, a woman would write the names of their sweethearts on small scraps of paper which would be placed on clay balls. The balls were dropped into water with the belief that whichever scrap of paper surfaced first would be the name of the man destined to be the future husband.
Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seed that remain on the stem, and that is the number of children you will have.
Seeing different animals on Valentine's Day can result in different ways; seeing a goldfinch, you will marry a millionaire; seeing a robin you will marry a crime fighter; seeing a dove, you will have a happy peaceful marriage. (Maybe it's a good day to go to the zoo!)
Saint Valentine's Day February 14th is St. Valentine's Day: Every year on this day love is celebrated across the world. The tradition originated in Rome in the 5th century as a tribute to St. Valentine, a Catholic bishop who was beheaded by Emperor Claudius on February 14, 270 A.D. The story goes that the Emperor banned marriage in his empire and put Valentine to his death when he found out that Valentine was secretly marrying young people. Originally, the day was marked by sending poems and gifts (such as flowers) but it became quite commercialized already in the 1800's. Today, Valentine symbols include Cupid, flowers, chocolates and hearts.
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