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Traditions of Valentine's Day..............reposted
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Traditions of Valentine's Day..............reposted |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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There are so many great traditions of this special day Tender things and silly gestures that have passed our way. One can only be amazed at things that lovers do.. Let's take a little look through history and pick out a few. In the Middle Ages, maidens also drew out names And were allowed to pick out batchelors for their lovers games. They pinned the names there on their sleeves and left them there for days Thus, "wearing your heart on your sleeve" became a common phrase. In England, children dressed as adults, went from door to door Singing of St. Valentine, collecting coins and more...... "Good morning to you, valentine Curl your locks as I do mine Two before and three behind Good morning to you, valentine." In Wales, they traded wooden love spoons to their lover fair Engraved with hearts and keys and keyholes showing that they care. When maids received a spoon with keys engraved into the bowl It meant that "you unlock my heart" with marriage as its goal. In the early 1700's, to America it came And some will say the country has not ever been the same! Now Canada, Mexico, France, Australia, U.S. and U.K. All recognize this holiday that's known as Lovers Day. So, all you Passion poets, please enjoy this special day. It's rich in deep tradition and there was a price to pay. Use this day to let someone know your love and friendship's true And, as for me, I wish the best to every one of you! |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"In Wales, they traded wooden love spoons to their lover fair Engraved with hearts and keys and keyholes showing that they care. When maids received a spoon with keys engraved into the bowl It meant that "you unlock my heart" with marriage as its goal." I like this one best  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
All good things are steeped in tradition! Thanks for the repost! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Michael, I am so pleased you reposted this one as I was not here last year to enjoy it. And enjoy it I did! What wonderful traditions...I never knew. You are a wealth of information! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Love transcends time and space~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
it's wonderful to read this again!!.... great writing backed up by history..... from a fine writer..... thank you for reposting this, michael!  and as is a tradition, i wish you a happy valentine's day |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for sharing this poem with us, Michael. It was very sweet as well as informative.  Happy Valentine's Day copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
   YAY!!! Oh my gosh, your wonderful words of wisdom and information always amaze me, I never knew where "wearing your heart on your sleeve" came from, this is absolutely beautiful! (big hugggssssss) We all love you so much and wish you...HAPPY VALENTINES DAY...from the bottom of all our hearts happily! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Me always loves these poetic history lessons Why couldn't you have been my history teacher in HS, would have given me a whole new perspective on history I'm sure |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mike, I like. |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
great write, Michael dear and neat traditions too...thank you for the repost & hope for some more too.... |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh yes, I did enjoy this much. and a very HAPPY VALENTINES day to you Balladeer, floriaFloria |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
A very enjoyable and educational read. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I didn't know that! Thanx, pal |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
you always teach me something new! I loved it |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
Wow...I never knew that! Thank you for taking the time to repost it for those of us who were not here last year. I hope your day is special too! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Lots of interesting traditions. I like ours the best..when it goes the way it should. Happy Valentines Day. Sandra |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
’Deer dearest heart such an outstanding and wonderful piece of writing, I’ve read fabulous pieces from you before this is simply stunning. Truly you’ve outdone yourself darling boy. I could sip from the honey of your words endlessly, you are a delight and a joy. I did read this before, in fact since it’s in my library I’ve read it several times, and it is every bit as good on whichever number this is as a re read. Oh what joy has caressed my eye this day! To read the history of Valentine’s Day ‘Deer you’re a writer of such superior rhyme And you hit the ideal note every time I thank you for the gift of your eloquent pen And I’d read every one of these over again   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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