2.14.2007
posted by jhenny at Wednesday, February 14, 2007

ok, ok , i need to stop complaining about this new blogger thing.. need to move forward. hehe. tama na yung 2 posts na puro reklamo... ibang topic naman :) yung masaya naman...

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Happy Valentines!!! This is one of the day in a year that i always look forward to, not because im looking forward on a date but instead to see happy faces with matching flowers :)

kahit saan ako lumingon ang daming flowers talaga... roses, tulips, daisies, malaysian mums, etc.

today its not only hearts day but flowers day too :)

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VALENTINE DAY HISTORY

There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.

Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.

In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's and now the date is very commercialized. The town of Loveland, Colorado, does a large post office business around February 14. The spirit of good continues as valentines are sent out with sentimental verses and children exchange valentine cards at school.

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WHAT DOES VALENTINES MEANS TO YOU?

For me valentines is not just about giving gifts but sharing sincere and unconditional love.

ikaw ano valentines day para sayo??

 
9 Comments:


At Wed Feb 14, 04:18:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

=)

 

At Thu Feb 15, 09:28:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

for me it celebrates love the romantic way.. (ksi christmas celebrates love the giving way... and all that... and of course.. many more)..

pero ito.. its with anyone who is special.. (friend, lover) hahaa. basta,... :P

Happy Heart's DAy

 

At Thu Feb 15, 11:09:00 AM, Blogger MISYEL

for me valentine is expressing ur love either on your lover, family or friends... pero valentines hmmm sa ngayon para sa akin talaga eh ordinary day na lang, hehe. gulo ko talaga!

Happy Valentine Jen!

 

At Fri Feb 16, 02:29:00 PM, Blogger jhenny

hi ralpht, tina and misyel! thanks for dropping by :)

happy valentines din po :)

 

At Fri Feb 16, 10:36:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

belated hearts day! blog hop poh.

hope youve got a lovely vday.

 

At Sat Feb 17, 09:02:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

Ayun pala simula nun! Iniisip ko din kung sino nag declare ng Feb 14 as Valentines. Hehehe.

Have a great weekend ahead!

 

At Sat Feb 17, 10:00:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

natuwa din ako sa MRT last feb 24, maraming guys na may hawak ng bulaklak, yung iba nakaporma, yung iba halatang may pamilya na at ibibigay sa misis nila. nakakatuwa silang tignan :)

 

At Sun Feb 18, 11:08:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

sa ofc namin daming bulaklak na delivered, daming naglahad ng kanilang pag-ibig sa isat isa. tama ka ang gandang pagmasdan....

 

At Tue Feb 20, 08:31:00 PM, Blogger jhenny

hi guys! thanks for always dropping by... hi ferdz, cruise and iskoo.. belated happy valentines.. and yeah talagang nakaka-aliw ang tanawin tuwing valentines :)