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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY



Chocolates, bouquets, cards and kisses… Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love
in countries all over the world. Whether it’s with that special someone or with
your friends or family, what will you be doing come February the 14th?




A BRIEF HISTORY OF VALENTINE’S DAY

First off, who was Saint Valentine and why is he associated with love in the
21st century?

One legend tells of a priest who lived in the time of the Roman Empire. In a era
fraught with conflict, the Emperor Claudius II forbade young men to get married.
He believed romance was a distraction to the soldiers’ abilities.

But Saint Valentine took pity on the young lovers in the city and so continued
to perform marriages in secret. He was eventually caught and sentenced to death.
In the days before his execution on February 14, 270, it is said that he wrote a
final letter to the daughter of one of the men who was to judge him, signing off
with: “from your Valentine”.


VALENTINE’S DAY TODAY

And so the tradition continues today, with people of all ages calling upon their
loved ones to be each other’s Valentines, after the saint who so bravely stood
up for love in the face of a merciless emperor.

It is common in the UK and many other cultures now for both men and women to
send flowers to each other on February 14th. Traditionally, red roses are for
passion and romantic love, while pink ones are for friendship. But any flower,
of any colour will no doubt bring about a smile! Chocolates and cards are also a
big hit, with many shops and supermarkets taking advantage of the season and
offering various Valentine’s Day-specific goodies.


SOME DIFFERENT VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS

Why not do something a bit more creative and take the time to write your own
letter, poem or song to your Valentine? If it’s a letter or a poem, handwrite it
to make it all the more personal! Love, after all, is most obvious in the amount
of time and effort you invest in someone.

For a chilled and fun date idea that isn’t too hard on the wallet, ditch the
crowded, fancy restaurants and just be a tourist in your own area! It’s easy to
look past the charming little places right under our noses. Don’t plan anything
and just go! There’s nothing quite as romantic as spontaneity.

Valentine’s Day is all about love – and not just romantic love – so branching
out into charity is a perfect way to do Saint Valentine justice. Volunteer your
time to a local charity and show those around you that you care. Bring your own
Valentine’s date for a double whammy. You could also collect the flowers people
receive on the 14th and redistribute them to nursing or care homes nearby. Even
just baking a cake for someone or any other small act of kindness can go a long
way.

Whatever you decide do this year, make Valentine’s Day count. Less
commercialised and more what it’s really about: love, in any size, shape or
form.

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Written by Maia H.


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