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What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you? (83)

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#41
Feb 12, 2014 4:34 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
mzetoile
mzetoilemzetoileUnknown, Arkansas USA1 Threads 201 Posts
mzetoileUnknown, Arkansas USA201 posts
If Atheists can celebrate Christmas without regard to the historical connotations then Valentines Day wouldn't be much different despite the vast majority being ignorant of the history posted by somebody here - polar opposite circumstances maybe but then again there's the paradox of the vehement atheist celebrating Christmas.
Think of the historical figure Vlad the Impaler, a very cruel character who impaled his victims. Now cut to modern day. He's the inspiration for Dracula and Vampires. Nevermind being dark figures, they're still romanticized through popular fiction books and movies.
I don't imagine florists (for instance) being that profitable throughout the year. Business is business, when the chance is there to capitalise they'll take it. If you were in business wouldn't you do the same.
I think the positive of Valentine's Day is it's official recognition of how much you value your partner. Of course you don't need a special day for it, it is however nice to have imo. Doesn't mean you have to subscribe to what you hate about it.
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#42
Feb 12, 2014 4:45 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
kidatheart
kidatheartkidatheartFruitvale, British Columbia Canada30 Threads 16,544 Posts
kidatheartFruitvale, British Columbia Canada16,544 posts
mzetoile: If Atheists can celebrate Christmas without regard to the historical connotations then Valentines Day wouldn't be much different despite the vast majority being ignorant of the history posted by somebody here - polar opposite circumstances maybe but then again there's the paradox of the vehement atheist celebrating Christmas.
Think of the historical figure Vlad the Impaler, a very cruel character who impaled his victims. Now cut to modern day. He's the inspiration for Dracula and Vampires. Nevermind being dark figures, they're still romanticized through popular fiction books and movies.
I don't imagine florists (for instance) being that profitable throughout the year. Business is business, when the chance is there to capitalise they'll take it. If you were in business wouldn't you do the same.
I think the positive of Valentine's Day is it's official recognition of how much you value your partner. Of course you don't need a special day for it, it is however nice to have imo. Doesn't mean you have to subscribe to what you hate about it.


Perhaps you're not aware that Christmas was actually a Pagan holiday/festival, celebrating winter solstice, and was hijacked by Christianity. Much the same for Valentine's Day, if you actually want to start quoting history.

I don't hate either holiday, but certainly don't celebrate the commercial aspects of them.
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#43
Feb 12, 2014 4:50 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
Dedovix
DedovixDedovixBig Place, Central Serbia Serbia12 Threads 1 Polls 5,492 Posts
DedovixBig Place, Central Serbia Serbia5,492 posts
54xmax: I am just wondering, how much does this holiday really mean to you.

I personally think that if you do need this kind of holiday to remind you of your loved one. You are not worthy of that person anyway.

Besides, the day celebrated as we know it today, as the day of lovers and stuff, is utterly an economical, materialistic concoction for the masses in order for the merchants to sell more flowers, and leftover chocolates and sweets from Christmas time .

I show my lady - - Well when I had one, that she is special in other ways, and NOT on this day of commercialism. - - That is my take on it - - - It is the least romantic holiday, and anything done in the name of romance on the 14th of February is just an overdone cliche . . . . .


You know, Valentine/ Valentino is a funny name for a Dude ...uh oh
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#44
Feb 12, 2014 4:52 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
KNenagh
KNenaghKNenaghAachen, Kilkenny Ireland12 Threads 11,160 Posts
KNenaghAachen, Kilkenny Ireland11,160 posts
lushguy4you: have two


Thanks lushy lips wave
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#45
Feb 12, 2014 5:17 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
CuddlingSoul
CuddlingSoulCuddlingSoulGadsden, Alabama USA2 Threads 4,271 Posts
CuddlingSoulGadsden, Alabama USA4,271 posts
According to Catholic records: Priest Valentine was put to death by the establishment of Roman Emperor Claudius on February 14, 270AD... And through his death, became Saint Valentine. He married couples during a time when it was against the law to do so. Priest Valentine: A man who literally died for love... Happy Valentines Day Everyone.
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#46
Feb 12, 2014 5:21 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
robplumonline today!
robplumonline today!robplumEnsay, Victoria Australia107 Threads 1 Polls 12,029 Posts
robplumEnsay, Victoria Australia12,029 posts
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same as xmas a money spinning scam
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#47
Feb 12, 2014 5:32 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
54xmax
54xmax54xmaxDublin, Ireland32 Threads 5 Polls 1,712 Posts
54xmaxDublin, Ireland1,712 posts
Dedovix: You know, Valentine/ Valentino is a funny name for a Dude ...


It is Italian, what did you expect grin.

Geez man, you are still alive grin. . . How the hell are you grin?
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#48
Feb 12, 2014 5:34 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
mzetoile
mzetoilemzetoileUnknown, Arkansas USA1 Threads 201 Posts
mzetoileUnknown, Arkansas USA201 posts
kidatheart: Perhaps you're not aware that Christmas was actually a Pagan holiday/festival, celebrating winter solstice, and was hijacked by Christianity.

Most are probably not aware yet it makes no difference.
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#49
Feb 12, 2014 6:23 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
rebel2
rebel2rebel2Alicante, Valencia Spain8 Threads 6,354 Posts
rebel2Alicante, Valencia Spain6,354 posts
Whether its a commercial racket or not, it would not stop me spoiling my loved one and making it a very special, romantic day.
She would be romanced and surprised throughout the year, but I would want to make that day even more special for her. An excuse to pamper and spoil her even more.
If she is not of the same mind, then she is not the woman I want to share my life with.
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#50
Feb 12, 2014 6:28 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
MerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia11,403 posts
rebel2: Whether its a commercial racket or not, it would not stop me spoiling my loved one and making it a very special, romantic day.
She would be romanced and surprised throughout the year, but I would want to make that day even more special for her. An excuse to pamper and spoil her even more.
If she is not of the same mind, then she is not the woman I want to share my life with.



cheering Oh... Ohh..... Ohhhhhh.... heart wings

I hear music.... can you other girls hear it too.... ???laugh
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#51
Feb 12, 2014 6:55 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
CcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA20,535 posts
Why not a "Just Because Day"? What about doing something special for your special someone on the day when you first met or your very first date?

I'm for genuine romance the kind that comes from the heart(pardon the pon),not from marketers.What about something spontaneous not this commercialized,manufactured stuff.




My boyfriend and I celebrate the Anniversary of our first meeting on the 22nd of every month.

We can be out riding in the country side and he'll do something spontaneous such as stopping along the road side and pick me some wildflowers.He's also made me breakfast in bed as a "Just Because" and I've done the very the same for him too.

We've given one another back massages as a "Just Because". Cooked each others favorite meals as a "Just Because". To me that's what loving someone is all about.Material things are just things and have never meant anything to me cause they could never ever take the place of the man in my life.
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#52
Feb 12, 2014 6:59 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
lonelygal122
lonelygal122lonelygal122HallsGap, Victoria Australia8 Threads 4,567 Posts
lonelygal122HallsGap, Victoria Australia4,567 posts
Ccincy: Why not a "Just Because Day"? What about doing something special for your special someone on the day when you first met or your very first date?

I'm for genuine romance the kind that comes from the heart(pardon the pon),not from marketers.What about something spontaneous not this commercialized,manufactured stuff.

My boyfriend and I celebrate the Anniversary of our first meeting on the 22nd of every month.

We can be out riding in the country side and he'll do something spontaneous such as stopping along the road side and pick me some wildflowers.He's also made me breakfast in bed as a "Just Because" and I've done the very the same for him too.

We've given one another back massages as a "Just Because". Cooked each others favorite meals as a "Just Because". To me that's what loving someone is all about.Material things are just things and have never meant anything to me cause they could never ever take the place of the man in my life.
That's truly lovely cc.teddybear
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#53
Feb 12, 2014 7:04 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
CcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA20,535 posts
lonelygal122: That's truly lovely cc.





Thank you lonely.hug wave
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#54
Feb 12, 2014 7:07 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
lovemedofr
lovemedofrlovemedofrbeautiful place, Nouvelle-Aquitaine France2 Threads 1,224 Posts
lovemedofrbeautiful place, Nouvelle-Aquitaine France1,224 posts
Never do anything that has no real meaning for you and your lover ! Romantics are not dead yet, if they are pleased to celebrate Saint Valentine's Day, it's their choice......
Vive la Saint Valentin, et Vive l'amour !!!!! peace

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#55
Feb 12, 2014 7:14 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
tomcatwarne
tomcatwarnetomcatwarneOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK289 Threads 7 Polls 17,106 Posts
tomcatwarneOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK17,106 posts
It has become commercialised like so many other meaningful days. Any way I like to give frequent small presents and have lots of Valentines days, but I am going to call them St. Tomcat dayshappy valentines day
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#56
Feb 12, 2014 7:16 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
unlaoised
unlaoisedunlaoisedTwilight zone, Wicklow Ireland34 Threads 12,152 Posts
unlaoisedTwilight zone, Wicklow Ireland12,152 posts
lovemedofr: Never do anything that has no real meaning for you and your lover ! Romantics are not dead yet, if they are pleased to celebrate Saint Valentine's Day, it's their choice......
Vive la Saint Valentin, et Vive l'amour !!!!!


Thanks for the song, ma belle...it's beautiful (and just downloaded) grin
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#57
Feb 12, 2014 7:25 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
lovemedofr
lovemedofrlovemedofrbeautiful place, Nouvelle-Aquitaine France2 Threads 1,224 Posts
lovemedofrbeautiful place, Nouvelle-Aquitaine France1,224 posts
unlaoised: Thanks for the song, ma belle...it's beautiful (and just downloaded)

You're welcome Lou, i have tons of songs to send you if you'd like it please just ask ......
another one to follow ...
wine
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#58
Feb 12, 2014 7:36 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
lovemedofr
lovemedofrlovemedofrbeautiful place, Nouvelle-Aquitaine France2 Threads 1,224 Posts
lovemedofrbeautiful place, Nouvelle-Aquitaine France1,224 posts
lovemedofr: You're welcome Lou, i have tons of songs to send you if you'd like it please just ask ......
another one to follow ...


I find this song so romantic ........ An Ode to the Lovers ..... wine

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#59
Feb 12, 2014 7:36 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
unlaoised
unlaoisedunlaoisedTwilight zone, Wicklow Ireland34 Threads 12,152 Posts
unlaoisedTwilight zone, Wicklow Ireland12,152 posts
lovemedofr: You're welcome Lou, i have tons of songs to send you if you'd like it please just ask ......
another one to follow ...


thumbs up hug
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#60
Feb 12, 2014 7:37 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
serena123
serena123serena123durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa44 Threads 2 Polls 2,821 Posts
serena123durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa2,821 posts
Its a special day put aside to show the one you really love how much they mean to you, even though this happens everyday, there is something magical about Valentines Day lips heart beating kiss
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#61
Feb 12, 2014 7:56 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
tomcatwarne
tomcatwarnetomcatwarneOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK289 Threads 7 Polls 17,106 Posts
tomcatwarneOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK17,106 posts
Embedded image from another site
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#62
Feb 25, 2014 7:46 AM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
JeanKimberley
JeanKimberleyJeanKimberleyMiami, Florida USA16 Threads 3 Polls 7,499 Posts
JeanKimberleyMiami, Florida USA7,499 posts
Rituals are important to us as social creatures.

So to have a day dedicated to romantic love no matter how commercial is fine by me.

I am all for the rituals
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#63
Feb 25, 2014 8:00 PM CST What do you think of Saint Valentine's day? What does it mean to you?
Alexandro10
Alexandro10Alexandro10monceaux, Hauts-de-France France36 Threads 17 Polls 1,180 Posts
Alexandro10monceaux, Hauts-de-France France1,180 posts
54xmax: I am just wondering, how much does this holiday really mean to you.

I personally think that if you do need this kind of holiday to remind you of your loved one. You are not worthy of that person anyway.

Besides, the day celebrated as we know it today, as the day of lovers and stuff, is utterly an economical, materialistic concoction for the masses in order for the merchants to sell more flowers, and leftover chocolates and sweets from Christmas time .

I show my lady - - Well when I had one, that she is special in other ways, and NOT on this day of commercialism. - - That is my take on it - - - It is the least romantic holiday, and anything done in the name of romance on the 14th of February is just an overdone cliche . . . . .


I don't care about it....couldn't agree more with youhead banger
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