valentine

13Feb

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Creating A Magical Valentine’s Day: A Look At The History Of The Holiday

Valentine's Day is a wonderful holiday full of hearts, chocolate, and flowers. When many people think of Valentine's Day that's what comes to mind. But how often do we think of the real reason behind the holiday. Let's look at the history behind Valentine's Day: who was St. Valentine, what did he do to become a saint, and why is the "holiday of love" named after him. St. Valentine is suspected to be a Roman Catholic priest that lived in the third century AD and was martyred around 270 AD by Claudius II Gothicus, the Roman Emperor at the time. As the story goes, St. Valentine wrote a love letter to the daughter of his jailer, with whom he had established a friendship and grown to love, and signed it "from your Valentine." (1) Sound like a familiar phrase? Today, Valentine's Day is celebra...

A Few Facts Of Life Explained By An Epidemiologist: You Shouldn’t Eat Out For Valentine’s Day

4Apr

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COVID-19, HEALTH & WELLNESS, VIDEO REELS

A Few Facts Of Life Explained By An Epidemiologist: You Shouldn’t Eat Out For Valentine’s Day

With another holiday approaching, it’s tempting to want a taste of freedom from COVID-19 social distancing. Who doesn’t want sweet nothings over a glass of Champagne and some chocolate cake? But it’s also important to remember that daily case numbers are still higher now than they were throughout most of 2020. The risk of catching COVID-19 is still extremely high in most parts of the country. Epidemiologist Ryan Malosh answers some questions about eating out and socializing. Why can’t I eat out for Valentine’s Day if I socially distance? Restrictions on indoor dining are some of the hardest to swallow. We all have our favorite restaurants, and the experience of eating out is a big part of feeling normal. In addition, many restaurants are cornerstones of our communities, and owners and staf...

Best Way to Prepare Your Valentine’s Day in 2017: A Few Tips to Be Romantic

13Feb

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Journalism

Best Way to Prepare Your Valentine’s Day in 2017: A Few Tips to Be Romantic

By Daniel A Amzallag What do you think is more important - to love or be loved? Remember George Eliot's words? "I like not only to be loved but also to be told I am loved." Valentine day is around the corner and we all appreciate the idea of showcasing our affection to significant other. As we are all very busy people all throughout the year, Valentines Day is the perfect day to demonstrate our love, completely. Thus, we have shared a handful of Valentine's Day idea for those of you, who have been struck by the cupid's arrow. 1. Surprise your LOVE by booking a special getaway. If possible, take few days off from work and also take permission from her boss and secretly reserve your hotel and dining venue. On the special day, ask your wife to accompany you for lunch and you can surpris...

9Feb

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SOCIAL JUSTICE

Why Do We Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

The roots of Valentine s Day can be traced back down to ancient Roman mythology for festivals honoring Gods and Goddesses for Women, Marriage and Fertility. On the top tier, we have Juno, said to be the Queen and mother of all Gods and Goddesses on Mt. Olympus. Her day was held on February 14. In continuity of the celebration for women, marriage and fertility, a festival called Lupercalia was held on the next day.But this festival was held in the honor of two other related Gods, who were Lupercus who lorded over the pastures and forests and Faunus for agriculture. They were described as very similar to the Greek version that is the half-man half-goat God called Pan. This festival began with sacrifice of a dog (for purification) and a goat (for fertility) and their skins when worn and also ...