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A History Of Valentine's Day By : mansi gupta The shortest month of February perhaps brings the greatest moments of joy and celebration for every couple across the globe. This is because of the fêted occasion of Valentines Day that falls on the 14th of this month. Valentines Day or the day of saint valentines is the day of love and affection. Love is in the air on this day when lovers verbalize the language of their heart and make each other feel thou preciousness. Just like there is a story or a reason behind every celebration, there are tales associated with the Valentines Day too. Every year 14th February is cheered with exchange of loads of gifts and feelings. But according to a story actually it is the day when a devotee of love sacrificed his life for this most beautiful feeling which is yet the cause of humanity on earth. Thousands of years ago in 3rd century B.C there was a saint, Valentine, in Rome. He was a priest in the kingdom of Saint Claudius II. One fine day the king realized that married men do not turn out to be proficient soldiers for family bonds and relationships weaken them. So in order to have good quality soldiers and a strong military force he outlawed marriage for young men. But saint Valentine who had throughout his life materialized the feeling of love by tying nuptial bonds opposed the king’s instructions. He went against his orders and continued coordinating marriages clandestinely. But soon emperor Claudius II got information about it. Consequently he decided to punish saint Valentine by putting him to death on 14th February. From that day onwards 14th February is memorized as the day that marks eternality of the bond of love and the spirits of all the true lovers. But this is not the only fable hanging behind Valentines Day. According to another famous one, Valentine was a captive who did fall in love with his jailor’s daughter. On the day when Valentine was taken to persecution he wrote and left a letter for his girlfriend. That day was 14th February and the love letter had the sign underneath as “Your Valentine”. Thus this day came to be recognized and celebrated as the Valentines Day. It commenced the tradition of exchange of love letters and other instruments to express one’s feelings of affection. Though it is very difficult to know the true identity of the man Valentine, it is for sure that he was an idol of love who died but proved that the flame of love can never be extinguished. Love always stands unbeaten and victorious despite of countless attempts made by people to trounce it and this is the primary cause to rejoice the Valentines Day Top 5 Valentine's Day Gift Mistakes By : mansi gupta Mad rush in the markets especially gift shops, young and old people biting their teeth wondering what would be an ideal gift for their loved ones is a common sight in the month of February Christmas Decoration Storage - 10 Quick Tips to Save You Time and Money When Storing Decorations By : Judy Hardaway Do you make time wasting, space hogging, money guzzling mistakes when you un-decorate your home and store your Christmas decorations? Use these 10 tips to make Christmas un-decorating and storing simple and efficient. Top 10 Most Common New Year Resolutions for 2006 By : paul wilson1 As the New Year dawns most of us make a few resolutions. These help everyone keep things in perspective throughout the year. Resolutions are often goals that we hope to achieve. My Ideas For The Valentine's Day. By : CD Mohatta Can one imagine the condition of one who has lost his Valentine? Whose Valentine has left him to some unknown place? Whose Valentine has left him alone to shed tears of loneliness? What thoughts will come in such a lover's mind. This poem is one such cry from a lover whose valentine has left him. The Importance Of Valentine's Day. By : CD Mohatta Valentine's Day may be the most important day for those in love. What about others? Let us take a look at today's world. Wars, terrorism, fear, murders, and every other destruction that can disturb a peaceful life is the norm. The History Of The Mysterious Valentine's Day By : Eric V. Allen February 14th, the holiday of Love! Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different sa... The Mysterious Valentine's Day By : Eric V. Allen February 14th, the holiday of Love! Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different sa... How To Give Valentines Day Gifts That Are Appreciated By : Nicola Kennedy During the cold days of winter, many of us find comfort in the little break that Valentine's Day gives. In order to celebrate it to the best level, many individuals will purchase gifts for their loved ones. Valentines Cards: An Art Project Or Should They Be Store Bought? By : Nicola Kennedy Giving Valentines to your classmates used to include endless hours of making them out of construction paper, cute dollies and with painstaking attention to all the details. Today, there are much fewer families making Valentines. Making The Most Of Valentine’s Gifts For Him By : Roy Thomsitt - The emphasis on Valentine’s Day remains, in the majority, with a man’s token of love to a woman. The red roses that so symbolize the modern Valentine’s Day are a male love token, a gesture of the man’s heart, a product of romance….. and some quite heavy marketing. The annual love peak is reached on February 14 each year, and marriage proposals hit the news as the more imaginative men think of unique ways to pop the question, while others bring out their engagement rings with ... Use Valentine Decorations To Make Your House A Romantic Home By : Nicola Kennedy One of the best parts about Valentine's Day is all of the decorations that you can line the house with. There are many ways in which you can decorate for this holiday. Valentines Day Gifts: Gifts That They Will Love By : Nicola Kennedy Are you tired of giving and receiving all the same old boring gifts for Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day and married couples By : CD Mohatta Valentine's Day - the day of lovers and for lovers. What significance does it have for many married couples? Imagine getting up early, getting ready for work and rushing off as usual. On the way, when you watch the scenes outside, you realize that it is Valentine's Day! But you have many other worries of office and home. The worries and the daily grind of life kills the joy. What used to be awaited by you goes away without any celebration. Why? Where is the spirit gone? Read on.... Valentines Day Is For Married Couples Too By : Nicola Kennedy Who says that married couples can't enjoy Valentine's Day? If you would like to make this day a little more special than others have been in the past, you'll need to think about a few things, make a few plans and make this day a great day. Death on Valentine's Day By : CD Mohatta Life is painful many times. It is our attitude that makes it more or less painful. If we look around us, we will find so much more misery that we will forget our own pain for sometime and try to soothe others. By helping others, one finds cure for one's own pain. Read on..... Valentines Day Doesn't Have To Be Romantic: Showing Your Love In Fun Ways Too By : Nicola Kennedy You should insure that you think about your children on this day of love. Creative Valentine Gifts for Her - 4 Ideas That Will Make Her Adore You By : Judy Hardaway You want to impress her, don’t you? You want her to think you’re the most amazing guy in the world, don’t you? You want her to shower you with hugs and kisses, don’t you? Here are 4 creative ideas that can achieve all of those things. Valentine's Day Cards - A Great Way To Say I Love You By : Nicola Kennedy There are many ways to show that you love someone. One of those ways is to give the gift of a special Valentine's Day card. The Singleton’s Countdown to Valentine’s Day By : Ali Edwards You try to ignore it but it’s impossible to escape from. Yes, it’s the season of romance; the time of year all singletons fear more than walking into a bar with their skirt accidentally tucked into their pants following a visit to the toilet! How To Take Advantage Of The Holiday Slow Down By : Ian G Williamson - Unless you are selling gifts or other Christmas-related items, December can be a deadly slow time of the year. Marketing-related sales can fall off by 50% or more. On the other hand, January often kicks off with a roar as thousands of new customers enter the marketplace thanks to well-meaning New Year's Resolutions that involve working from home and making more money. So what can you do about it? Here are some ideas. 1. Work on your site. If you've got a To Do list, ... Take Your Valentine on a Mega Date By : TJ Smith Ever been on a Mega Date? Wondering what in the world is a mega date? Probably best described as more fun than two people should be allowed to have in one day. A mega date is an all day date taking in all the typical dating activities. 5 Fabulous Valentine Gift Ideas For Her By : Adriana Copaceanu - It’s almost Valentine’s Day and you have no idea how to show your love for your special girl. Don’t worry: here are several ideas you can use now, and be a hero. 1. Roses! I know what you are thinking: boring, thoughtless, not good enough, etc. Well, here is a way to make giving roses very special: buy her a dozen roses and place a pearl inside each rose bud. As the rose buds open, the pearls will be revealed as an extra surprise. Once she finds all your pearls, take them ... The Mood Of Valentine's Day By : CD Mohatta Mood. It is something very complicated. One moment, we are in a mood to go out and meet some friends, and the next moment our mood changes. Mood is a state of mind and as most of us have no control over our minds, our mood changes from sad to happy or vice versa. A Valentine’s Day Guaranteed to go off like a Frog in a Sock By : Michaela Scherr Having a pretty good idea on what women want, flowers, chocolates, and a card (yes I know some of us are still waiting…) I wondered what men wanted and so asked a group of men if they could have something they really wanted what would it be? Valentine’s Day – A Romantic Peak Or A Commercial Basement? By : Roy Thomsitt - Every year there is a surge in romantic interest as February, the Month of Hearts, approaches, and the scent of Valentine’s Day begins to waft in the air. When it comes to reality, though, how much of that surge is genuinely about romance? Is it not all a commercial exercise designed to rake in the profits? I do not think anyone can argue that commercial interests contribute greatly to the publicity that surrounds Valentine’s Day. You see it everywhere from Christmas onwar... Valentine's Day a Perfect Holiday for Gift Baskets By : Kingston Amadan Many people associate gift baskets with Christmas, Easter, housewarming or job promotions, and rightfully so. Gift baskets are wonderful gifts for these occasions and many others. Gift baskets also make a great gift for Valentine's Day. With so many gift baskets available now for specialty gift giving, it's no wonder people are starting to discover that Valentine's Day is the perfect holiday for gift baskets. Valentine's Day Gifts On A Budget By : Dawn Holland - How many times have you found that perfect Valentine's day gift but lost your “heart” when you saw the price? Not everyone has $50 extra for that beautiful bouquet of roses. Here are some meaningful but inexpensive ideas for a Valentine's Day gift that is sure to win the heart of your sweetie for the rest of the year. Hand Written Love Letter Write each other a hand written love letter letting each other know all the reasons why you love each other. Warning! You will n... Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Married Couples By : Jill Renee - For young dating couples that are still experiencing the passion and all-encompassing rush of new love, Valentine’s Day can hold great importance. Impressing someone with elaborate gifts can be one way of telling the person that you are dating that you think they are special, and that you have great hopes for the relationship. Valentine’s Day gifts in this stage of a relationship can tell people a lot about each other, and can be a good indicator of where the relationship may... Sing Me A Love Song On This Valentine’s Day By : Louise Anderson What makes a great love song? The truth is, a songwriter didn’t compose a great love song, a singer didn’t sing a great love song, but the ones who listen to it make it great, especially when two twine together as one – a romance. We, therefore, are the ones who pick it one in “Top 10 love songs” or “Best love songs ever.”
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