The Wednesday Medley for Valentine's Day...

Okay, okay. I'm going off calendar a bit.  The National Days for Wednesday the 13th are National Cheddar Day and National Tortellini Day.  We did food last week and I can't let Valentine's Day go by without some attention.

VALENTINE’S DAY – February 14

VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine’s Day began as St. Valentine’s Day, a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus.  February 14th, Valentine’s, Day first became associated with romantic love during the High Middle Ages as the tradition of courtly love was then flourishing.  During 18th century England, this day evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery and sending Valentine cards.    

HOW TO OBSERVE

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HISTORY

Credit is traditionally given to Pope Gelasius for declaring February 14 as Saint Valentine’s Day around the year 496 to separate the church from the Roman celebration of Lupercalia, an ancient pagan fertility festival which occurred on February 15th.  

1.  I think St. Valentine's Day is for everyone, whether you have a romantic love interest or not.  I received a Valentine card from my sister (thank you Patti!) - case in point.  It is all about LOVE, not just romantic love.  What are your traditions for celebrating Valentine's Day?  We usually have a card for each other and will go out to eat - but maybe not ON Valentine's Day.  It really has never been a big deal for us.

2.  When you were in elementary school, did you decorate a shoe box and deliver those little valentines to all your classmates?  I LOVED making my shoebox into a work of art for exchanging cards at school. Perhaps in Sunday School?  I don't recall that we did this in Sunday School or MYF.

3.  Do you enjoy playing Cupid?  I never have, so I don't know! Have you ever introduced a couple who really clicked?  No, I don't think so.  I would be happy to put some friends together, but it hasn't happened yet.  You never know what could happen...

4.  Which traditional Valentine's Day gift would you rather receive:  Chocolate, flowers, or a card with a personal message?  I've mentioned before that, though flowers are beautiful, I would just as soon not receive flowers. I can't put them in the house because of our cats so they go in the trash much too soon and I don't get to enjoy them.  Give me some chocolate and a nice card... I'm happy!

5.  What is the best movie to watch on Valentine's Day?  There are so many sweet movies, how can you pick just one?  I really can't.  I just asked Joe and he didn't hesitate to offer An Affair To Remember.  Then he said, or Nightmare on Elm Street.  Ha!

6.  Tell us something random about your week!  We are at the surgeon's office this morning. I have Kim filling in for me at work (she had the job before me). We are anxious to hear what Dr. Streitman has to say and to get Joe's procedure (whichever it will be) scheduled so he can get back some enjoyment in his life. Prayers appreciated!  He is also still fighting this cold we have both had and he is having a harder time than I've had. We need something to just dry it up now. We are both so tired of coughing!! Whine, whine.

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Peace & hugs!  God bless!

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