Originally posted by Lady_On_Earth at 30-1-2008 01:22 PM
tak mengharapkan apa2 untuk valentines day...
cuma nak quality time together... itu dah cukup bermakna..
Valentine抯 Day greeting cards are out again and these days they are not just for romantic couples alone.
WITH Valentine抯 Day just around the corner, it抯 that time of the year to send sentimental cards to your loved ones.
For the truly romantic, a candlelight dinner, a leisure cruise, a bouquet of flowers, or a lovely gift to express their love could also be on the cards.
Then again, love now comes in all shapes and sizes: it抯 no longer confined to lovers but also extends to other family members, and even pets.
Thus, you can find an increasing number of Valentine cards dedicated to Mum, Dad, Granny, Grandad or the family dog or cat.
The new trend has raised questions over whether that special day has fallen victim to a cynical marketing strategy.
In fact, many stores in Britain are stocking up Valentine cards specifically aimed at family members and pets but none to couples.
Instead of the typical love message, you may find one dedicated to a son who 搒tands out from the crowd and makes everyone proud.
Originally posted by polaris_girlz at 11-2-2008 11:25 AM
Nape mesti 14/Feb?????
Valentine's Day History
There are varying opinions as to theorigin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated fromSt. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give upChristianity.
He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that hadbeen devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentineleft a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become hisfriend, and signed it "From Your Valentine".
Other aspects of the storysay that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during thereign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed fordefying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honourSt. Valentine.