CONTENTS
1. Origins of Valentine’s Day: Another Pagan Festive Day
2. The Legendary of The Valentine’s Day: St. Valentine
3. Valentine’s Day:The Day of Romance
4. Typical Valentine’s Day Greetings
Origins of Valentine’s Day: Another Pagan Festive Day
Every February 13 – 15, goats and dogs were sacrificed at an altar by the Luperci (or “brothers of the wolf”) as an offering. After that, folks were anointed in the blood of the animals, wiped clean with some wool soaked in milk (as one does), and feasted until they were full and drunk. Here’s how Plutarch describes the festivities:
…many of the noble youths and of the magistrates run up and down through the city naked, for sport and laughter striking those they meet with shaggy thongs. And many women of rank also purposely get in their way, and like children at school present their hands to be struck, believing that the pregnant will thus be helped in delivery, and the barren to pregnancy
The Legendary of The Valentine’s Day: St. Valentine
Valentine’s Day:The Day of Romance
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. Couples plan evenings of fine wine, boxed chocolates, elegant floral bouquets, soft music, and holding hands. While it seems like romance has always been the central theme of Valentine’s Day, it may interest you to know that this special day for lovers wasn’t always associated with activities such as a long walk under a starry sky, a romantic dinner cruise, or a surprise wedding proposal…
Typical Valentine’s Day Greetings
For Your Sweetie
“Happy Valentine’s Day, Gorgeous.”
“Wishing the sweetest, happiest day to my forever Valentine.”
“Tonight is all ours. I can’t wait to celebrate with you.”
“Especially today, I hope you feel how much I love you and how grateful I am to have you in my life.”
“You take my breath away. Always.”
“You have no idea how sexy you are.”
“I couldn’t ask for a more wonderful [husband] than you.”
“My heart is all yours.”
“Thanks for being you and for being mine.”
“I love all the adventures we have together.”
“This will definitely be a kids-in-bed-early kind of night. XOXOXO”
“God is good. I know because he gave me you to love.”
“I’m so excited to be sharing our first Valentine’s Day together. I hope it’s the first of many…”
“Wish you were here for me to spoil today.”
“Has it really been [10] years? I’d do it all over in a heartbeat.”
For a Child
“Happy Valentine’s Day, Sweetheart.”
“It’s so sweet having a [daughter] like you. Hope your Valentine’s Day is extra sweet, too.”
“Love you bunches and bunches.”
“Happy Valentine’s Day to one of our sweetest blessings.”
“Missing you and sending you a big Valentine hug!”
“We love you oodles and oodles, [Aidan]!”
“Hope you get lots of fun treats today! XOXOXO,”
“U R 2 Cute!”
“Wishing a fantastic day to my favorite [8]-year-old Valentine!”
“Hope your day is filled with fun and your mouth is filled with chocolate!”
“Hope your day is just as awesome as you are!”
“Sweet treats on Valentine’s Day help us remember to be sweet to each other. And you’re one of the sweetest kids ever!”For Family
“[Dad], I hope you’re feeling really loved today. You are!”
“Have fun on Valentine’s Day, and don’t eat too much candy.”
“Hope your day is filled with reminders of how much you’re loved.”
“As my [Mom]…as a friend…as a Valentine…you’re the best!”
“You make me laugh. You make me think. You make me really glad we’re [sisters].”
“Thanks for all you do that makes my life happier (which is a lot!).”
“I don’t care what anyone says about you. I’m still sending you this valentine and claiming you as family.”
“Valentine’s Day is all about love, and [Mom], there is no one better than you at spreading God’s love wherever you go.”
“Eating a little chocolate cake in your honor, [Dad]. It’s not as good as yours, but it still brings back good memories of Valentine’s Days growing up!”
“Love you and miss you, [Mom]! Looking forward to seeing you next month at [Casey’s party]!”
For Friends
“Hope your day brings just what you want it to.”
“Thanks for being the loyal and caring [friend] you are. Love you!”
“Here’s to a Valentine’s Day filled with good wine, good food and especially good friends like you.”
“Happy Valentine’s to one of my favorite people. Ever.”
“Valentine’s Day and every day, I’m grateful for you.”
“Hope he spoils you. You deserve it.”
“Someday, our princes will come.”
“Wish we could be together swapping chocolates and laughing over candy hearts like we used to.”
“I’ll raise an awesome Valentine’s cocktail to you.”
“I hope you feel loved and appreciated on Valentine’s Day. Because you are.”
Writing tip: Don’t be afraid to go for a laugh. If your Valentine likes edgy or teasing humor, you already know it. If not, it’s almost always safe to make light of Valentine’s Day, yourself or love in general.
For Family
“[Dad], I hope you’re feeling really loved today. You are!”
“Have fun on Valentine’s Day, and don’t eat too much candy.”
“Hope your day is filled with reminders of how much you’re loved.”
“As my [Mom]…as a friend…as a Valentine…you’re the best!”
“You make me laugh. You make me think. You make me really glad we’re [sisters].”
“Thanks for all you do that makes my life happier (which is a lot!).”
“I don’t care what anyone says about you. I’m still sending you this valentine and claiming you as family.”
“Valentine’s Day is all about love, and [Mom], there is no one better than you at spreading God’s love wherever you go.”
“Eating a little chocolate cake in your honor, [Dad]. It’s not as good as yours, but it still brings back good memories of Valentine’s Days growing up!”
“Love you and miss you, [Mom]! Looking forward to seeing you next month at [Casey’s party]!”