i've never seen so many guys shopping before. i was at bugis junction last nite and it was an interesting sight seeing all the guys busy choosing over soft toys, accessories or cards for their loved ones i suppose. where does this valentine come from actually? why do people hate spending this day alone? insecurity?
out of curiosity, i checked the history of Valentine's Day -
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? We do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure.
............ hrmm... i can never feel anything special about valentine, well considering that it's my bday. if you want love, God's love is with you everyday, you receive gifts from Him all the time, not just today. haha...
i went to watch 'brokeback mountain' with shirls, a very weird movie with a totally different kind of love. i'm not sure what is happening to this world seriously.. well it's a good movie all in all but i certainly don't recommend this to brothers to watch together and of course it's out of bounds for those below 21. there are many thought provoking movies nowadays, we just have to know our stand. *livi* 11:39 AM
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14/02/82
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