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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: Alberta's Child
To: Hoodlum91
I take your hand...
*music plays*
At last
my love has come along
my lonely days over
and life is like a song
At last
the skies above are blue
well my heart was wrapped up in clover
the night I looked at you
I found a dream
that I could speak to
a dream that I could call my own
I found a thrill
to press my cheek to
a thrill that I have never known
962
posted on
02/11/2006 9:32:49 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: Army Air Corps
To: Victoria Delsoul; All
Any ladies here, have any valentines to give to me??(Haven't had one in a long time.)
Am I just wishful thinking again??
964
posted on
02/11/2006 9:33:18 PM PST
by
Rca2000
( I plead the 5th amendment.)
To: Hoodlum91
He has a nice voice, for sure.
To: RockinRight
You're going to get us sent to our room again!
966
posted on
02/11/2006 9:33:41 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
To: Rca2000
I'd send you one if I had any html abilities whatsoever!
967
posted on
02/11/2006 9:34:56 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
To: Hoodlum91
That would be the idea! Our chaperone left anyway.
well
You smile
you smile
oh and then the spell was cast
and here we are in heaven
for you are mine at last
I found a dream
that I could speak to
a dream that I
could call my own
I found a thrill
to press my cheek to
a thrill that I have never known
well
You smile
you smile
oh and then the spell was cast
and here we are in heaven
for you are mine at last
ooo yea
you are mine
you are mine
at last
at last
at last
at last
968
posted on
02/11/2006 9:35:18 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: Victoria Delsoul
Very good -- great old Johnny Mathis.
969
posted on
02/11/2006 9:36:19 PM PST
by
Alberta's Child
(Leave a message with the rain . . . you can find me where the wind blows.)
To: RockinRight
970
posted on
02/11/2006 9:36:46 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
To: Hoodlum91
971
posted on
02/11/2006 9:38:06 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: Army Air Corps; Alberta's Child; scott7278; Blurblogger; All
Can't find it, but how about this one.
To: tuliptree76
973
posted on
02/11/2006 9:38:37 PM PST
by
scott7278
(Livin' the life some consider a myth,)
To: RockinRight
974
posted on
02/11/2006 9:41:50 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
To: Hoodlum91
She must have gotten too busy to watch us... ;-)
OK...song's over...now playing is "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"
Youre just too good to be true
Cant take my eyes off you
Youd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God Im alive
Youre just too good to be true
Cant take my eyes off you
975
posted on
02/11/2006 9:41:59 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: Rca2000
Happy Valentine's Day!
To: Rca2000; Victoria Delsoul
977
posted on
02/11/2006 9:43:27 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
To: tuliptree76
Here's one for a chuckle:
978
posted on
02/11/2006 9:45:53 PM PST
by
scott7278
(Livin' the life some consider a myth,)
To: Hoodlum91
979
posted on
02/11/2006 9:46:07 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: scott7278
Is that tuliptree's picture?
980
posted on
02/11/2006 9:47:02 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
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