According to History.com, The Feast of Saint Valentine began to be celebrated at the end of the 5th century. The day’s early roots in the celebration of a few different saints was lost over the years.
When romantic love became a more popular idea in the 14th and 15th centuries, the day was used to celebrate this ideal. While observed in many countries, it is not an official holiday in any of them.
Finding a New Way To Celebrate
When my friend John’s wife Debbie died, he dreaded Valentine’s day. The pair had celebrated with a delightful meal and exchanged gifts every year. He dwelled on the sadness of her departure and his aloneness for several weeks prior.
I saw him shortly after the holiday and asked how he had coped.
“I decided not to be sad. Debbie always said that the holiday was about love and not romance. I bought flowers for the ladies at the nursing home and bought candies and went to visit them. It was a wonderful afternoon!”
John learned a valuable lesson that day. The fastest way to feel better is to help someone else feel better.
How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day on Monday?
How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day next Monday?
SOURCE: This article was submitted by Edie DeVilbiss to share this message with us.
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