WHAT IS GALENTINE’S DAY?
No, this is not a typo. When I was doing research about Valentine’s Day, I came across Galentine’s Day. Unlike Valentine’s Day, which celebrates friendship, admiration and romantic love, Galentine’s Day, which is traditionally celebrated on February 13th, is a celebration of women’s friendship.
Meanwhile, let’s return to the question who Valentine was. There are numerous legends connected with the holiday. However, it turns out that the true history might have a different origin.
The modern roots are attributed to the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer, who lived in the 14th century and wrote a poem about birds choosing their mates on “Saint Valentines Day”. William Shakespeare has also been credited with popularizing the holiday’s romantic associations.
Valentine’s Day began to become popular in the XIX century with printing cards often with an image of Cupid. Later, in 1913, Hallmark Cards of Kansas City, Missouri began mass production of Valentine’s Day cards. In addition to cards, heart-shaped chocolate boxes, and romantic dinners, red roses became popular as a gift on this romantic day.
As my gift to you with an expression of my love, I give you three red roses, that are part of my next book, “Reflections. The Healing Images ™”, which is going to be available in March.
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