A Valentine's Medley

The weather outside is frightful, but the Wednesday Medley is sure delightful! Linking up today with Terri @ Your Friend From Florida.

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?  I don't really have any traditions. I make sure to send something to all the grandkids and cards to their parents. Tim and I work so we don't usually go out. We'll exchange cards and maybe make a special meal at home or go out before or after the fact.

2.  When you were in elementary school, did you decorate a shoe box and deliver those little valentines to all your classmates?   Perhaps in Sunday School?  I remember passing out valentines to everyone, but I can't remember if we had specially decorated boxes. Never did them in Sunday School.

3.  Do you enjoy playing Cupid?  Have you ever introduced a couple who really clicked?  I wouldn't say I enjoy it, but I have brought about one match. Years ago I met one of my husband's coworkers and told my husband right away that the guy would be a perfect match for his sister. Tim wouldn't do anything about it, so I took it into my own hands. One day when he was helping Tim with a side job, they came to the house for dinner and I invited my sister-in-law. The rest is history.

4.  Which traditional Valentine's Day gift would you rather receive:  Chocolate, flowers, or a card with a personal message?  Any of them would be appreciated, but I suppose I'd have to admit chocolate might have a slight edge. 

5.  What is the best movie to watch on Valentine's Day?  Any rom-com would do. Some of my favorites are: While You Were Sleeping, Sweet Home Alabama, Hope Floats, The Proposal...  Can you tell Sandra Bullock is my favorite actress?

6.  Tell us something random about your week! Tomorrow is my only day off through an 8-day stretch. I'm looking forward to it and will most likely use it to make a nice dinner for Valentines Day...a surprise to Tim since between take out and leftovers I haven't cooked yet this week! I'm looking forward to giving Colton his Valentine in person. I found a cute pop-up card he will like and got him a whole collection of kids movies and cartoons on DVD as he is really into his shows these days.