Valentine's Day

Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions.It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (wikipedia.com)

i wonder where it all began. i mean now a days, its just a day where we get more chocolates and hallmarks. and for sure boyfriends gets stuffs and tell their girlfriends that they love them, but really why does this day exists?

According to the article of The True Meaning Behind Valentine's Day (http://www.gapimny.org)

Despite the cost of the beautiful red roses, expensive dinners and the gaining of pounds from eating too much chocolate, Valentine's Day is an occasion to prove your eternal, everlasting love not only to your sweetheart but also to your family, friends etc.

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To single peers, this year could be an occasion not even worth trying to remember, by denying the existence of love altogether because their most beloved, took off with a hunky blond bodybuilder at a White party. Whether you're crazy in love, or happy to finally be rid of the old ball-n-chain, listen up to some of these important facts that'll help you understand what the real Valentines is all about.

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Valentine was imprisoned under Claudius II for his Christian beliefs, and while in jail, he restored the sight of his jailers' blind daughter through his faith and love for her. Before his execution, on the Feb.14. AD 269, Valentine sent her a note signed "From your Valentine." This phrase became the everlasting symbol of friendship, affection and sharing with others.

In 1537, Henry VIII, who had more cause than most for sending a Valentines note, established Feb.14 as St.Valentine's Day by Royal Charter, but it wasn't until printing techniques started to develop that the exchange of illustrated paper that Valentine's Day began to develop as we know it today.

So whether your madly in love or relieved to finally be rid of your so called 'burden,' take heed of the legend of St. Valentine's, and join the celebration of this sometimes incredible, sometimes obnoxious occasion.

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How to Reflect the True Meaning of Valentine's Day

By an eHow Contributor

Reflecting the true meaning of Valentine's Day entails expressing your love for another. Lavish gifts are not necessities. A gesture such as a love poem, a collection of pictures or a recreation of a first date may be all that is necessary to get your loved one's heart all fluttery with love butterflies.

Reflect the true meaning of love with a love poem. Express yourself with words that tell your lover how much you cherish him. If you have trouble starting, you can always go online and "borrow" a couple of lines from a pre-existing poem.

Create a play list of love songs that reflect your feelings for your partner. Make a mix to put on his or her iPod or burn a custom Valentine's Day CD mix.

Pamper her with romantic comfort. A sensual massage, followed by a scented bath for two with rose petals and candles may be all the expression you need to reflect your feelings of love for your partner on Valentine's Day.

Assemble a scrapbook or collage of meaningful pictures. Find pictures from special times and key points in your relationship and make a one-of-a-kind gift from the heart for Valentine's Day.

Recreate your first date. Show your partner that you've fallen in love again with him by going to the place where you had your first date. Follow your dinner date by renting the first movie you saw together and expect the sparks to fly as you relive those fond memories.