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The ***OFFICIAL*** Friday/Saturday Night Singles' Thread <BR>Feb. 10 and 11, 2006
2.10.06
| apackof2
Posted on 02/10/2006 6:01:13 PM PST by apackof2
The ***OFFICIAL*** Friday/Saturday Night Singles' Thread
Feb. 10 and 11, 2006
Pitch hitting for Scott tonight and Ok, ok I know, it early but what the heck!
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? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But 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. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?
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. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
Did You Know?
- 192 million Valentines Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentines Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. (This total excludes packaged kids valentines for classroom exchanges.) (Source: Hallmark research)
- Nearly 60 percent of all Valentines Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentines Day a procrastinators delight. (Source: Hallmark research)
- There are 120 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) who are in their 20s for every 100 single women of the same ages.
- There are 33 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) age 65 or older for every 100 single women of the same ages.
2.2 million marriages take place in the United States annually.
That breaks down to more than 6,000 a day.
- 145,800 marriages are performed in Nevada during 2004.
So many couples tie the knot in the Silver State that it ranked fourth nationally in marriages, even though its total population that year among states was 35th.
U.S. Census Bureau
What Does Your Candy Heart Say?
But how ya gonna keep em down on the farm after theyve seen Paree?
FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
Remember:
This is a thread for singles, not a thread about the misery of singleness --
no moping allowed! :-)
Favorite romantic song, movie, poem, photo, story?
TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: allarewelcome; fun; singles; singlesthread
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To: Rca2000
741
posted on
02/11/2006 6:53:09 PM PST
by
Paul_Denton
(Every single troll is now an enemy of the Republic!)
To: pcottraux; Hoodlum91
Yeah, but you still don't have THIS:
742
posted on
02/11/2006 6:53:46 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: RockinRight
Shoot! All I've got's a tiny shower.
743
posted on
02/11/2006 6:55:00 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
To: RockinRight
744
posted on
02/11/2006 6:55:15 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
To: rightwingintelligentsia; Hoodlum91
For both of you..but you have to fight over me...er...I mean, THEM:
745
posted on
02/11/2006 6:56:12 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: RockinRight
lol who were your favorites in that case?
746
posted on
02/11/2006 6:56:37 PM PST
by
Paul_Denton
(Every single troll is now an enemy of the Republic!)
To: Hoodlum91
No, dear...that would be for us! Just trying to teach the kid a few tricks.
747
posted on
02/11/2006 6:56:59 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: Paul_Denton
Between those two, the Skid Row song.
748
posted on
02/11/2006 6:57:32 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: RockinRight
749
posted on
02/11/2006 6:57:44 PM PST
by
Paul_Denton
(Every single troll is now an enemy of the Republic!)
To: RockinRight; rightwingintelligentsia
You even used the same picture I was going to!!!
RRRGGGHHHHH
750
posted on
02/11/2006 6:58:07 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
To: pcottraux
751
posted on
02/11/2006 6:58:41 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: RockinRight; All
Everybody looooooves RockinRight...
752
posted on
02/11/2006 7:00:32 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
To: pcottraux
753
posted on
02/11/2006 7:01:16 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: All
Not to change the subject too abruptly, but is anyone in the path of that Nor'easter that's headed up the coast tonight?
To: apackof2
Sometimes it can be easy.
755
posted on
02/11/2006 7:01:35 PM PST
by
carlr
To: rightwingintelligentsia
Yup. In DC watching the snow right now.
756
posted on
02/11/2006 7:03:13 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
To: rightwingintelligentsia
I think it'll be missing us.
757
posted on
02/11/2006 7:03:38 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
To: pcottraux
Awwww; how thoughtful. Thank you. Cyber-hugs to you.
758
posted on
02/11/2006 7:04:41 PM PST
by
LucyT
(All terrorist are muslim.)
To: Hoodlum91
How much are you supposed to get?
To: LucyT
Aw, shucks. It was nuthin'.
760
posted on
02/11/2006 7:05:57 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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