In Mexico, Guatemala and in El Salvador, Valentine’s Day is known ad “Dia del Amor y la Amistad” (Day of Love and Friendship). Although it is similar to the United States’ version in may ways, it is also common to see people do “acts of appreciation” for their friends.
Maybe we here in the US should add that tradition to ours. What do you think?
Valentine’s Day is about more than “Love”
January 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Comercialization of Valentine’s Day
January 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Since the 19th century, hand written notes have largely given way to mass-produced Valentine Cards. The mid-nineteenth century Valentine’s Day trade was a harbinger of further commercialized holidays in the United States to follow.
In the second half of the twentieth century, the practice of exchanging cards was extended to all manner of gifts in the US, usually from a man to a woman. Such gifts typically included roses, and chocolates packed in a red satin, heart-shaped box. In the 1980’s the diamond industry associated with generic platonic greet of ‘Happy Valentine’s Day.’ As a joke, Valentine’s Day is also referred to as “Singles Awareness Day.”
The rise of the Internet popularity at the turn of the millennium is creating, new traditions. Millions of people use, every year, digital means of creating and sending Valentine’s Day greeting messages such as e-card, love coupons or printable greeting cards.
Valentine’s Day is also one of the popular days of proposals.
Valentine’s Day celebration in the UK
January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Valentine’s Day has regional traditions in the United Kingdom.
In Norfolk, a character called ‘Jack’ Valentine knocks on the rear door of housed leaving sweets and presents for children. Although he was leaving treats, many children were scared of this mystical person.
In Wales, many people celebrate St. Dwynwen’s Day on January 25th instead or as well as St Valentine’s Day. The day commemorates St. Dwynwen, the patron saint of Welsh Lovers.
Valentine’s Day in France, Spain & Portugal
January 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In France, a traditionally Catholic country, Valentine’s Day is known simply as “Saint Valentin”, and celebrated in much the same way as other western countries. I
In Spain Valentine’s Day is known as “SanValentin: and is celebrated the same way as in is the UK, although in Catalonia it is largely superseded by similar festivities of rose and/or book giving on La Diada de Sant Jordi (St George’s Day).
In Portugal it’s more commonly referred to as “Dia dos Namorador” (Boy/Girlfriend’s Day).
Valentine’s Day History
January 27, 2010 By 1 Comment
Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14th by many people throughout the world. In the English-speaking countries, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine’s cards, presenting flowers or offering confectionery- i.e. cakes.
The Holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished
Valentine’s Day
January 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Valentine’s Day is only 18 days away. Are you sending your Valentine a Tasty Treat of Love. I will deliver a cake with no delivery charge on Valentine’s Day to someone for you. Need orders early please.
HUGS
January 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Keep Guest Entertained at Church
January 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have your wedding planner or a member of your bridal party provide little bubble blowers for your guests while they’re waiting for you to emerge after the ceremony. Bubbles flying in the air lend a very festive mood, plus everyone will have fun blowing them!
Popular “convertible” items to mix and match for clever and creative centerpieces:
January 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Gather some of the above-mentioned decorations or use your imagination and come up with a creative centerpiece of your own. Often the reception hall may have standard centerpieces available onsite, though they will be more than willing to accommodate your special requests. If you are having your wedding reception at a private location, such as your home, a fire hall, park or other non-commercial location, consider crafting your own wedding centerpieces. Below some ideas are listed for a traditional centerpiece design.
- Floating candles
- Foliage/flora
- Candles
- Glass bubble bowls
- Glass dishes/shallow bowls
- Ivy
- Mirrors
Wedding Vows-Traditional, unique…….
January 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Getting married is not about looking like a white-clad princess surrounded by lovely flowers in a fairytale setting. It is all about a union of two hearts and making an everlasting promise. Your wedding vows will emphasize this strongly and it’s up to you how to approach this.
Wedding Vows can be traditional, old-fashioned, original, unique, religious, funny, poetic, romantic, or with the flavor of the country of your ethnic background. No matter what kind, though, wedding vows should flow from your heart.
