nokia Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Valentine's day marks the start of spring-time love with the exchange of gifts. But why do we do this? Some would say to express our love for others, but others would say it's due to an over-abundance of advertisements. What do you think? To celebrate Valentine's Day, do you go out for dinner in LOS? --- There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine. Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball. In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's and now the date is very commercialised. Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honour Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Totally commercialised. Look at the price of a rose, compared to any other day of the year. Just TELL her/him that you love them. Or send a simple card to someone you dare not speak to. That is all that is needed. Sex has nothing to do with it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibebop Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Of course it is. What isn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 It is the excuse for a sale between christmas and easter. The food industry loves it, it is like an extra Saturday night. It is prime season for the florists and couriers. Any other meaning.....no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibebop Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 It is the excuse for a sale between christmas and easter.The food industry loves it, it is like an extra Saturday night. It is prime season for the florists and couriers. Any other meaning.....no Here in America we get to have St.Paddy's Day before Easter. So, the companies really clean up before summer hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Yep, I ran right over to Foodland to get my girlfriend a small box of chocolates, but because she's so benoak she insisted on eating them with a large bottle of Leo.....resting on an overturned plastic bucket of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitusson Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Bit obvious - though I think every holiday is a bit too comercialized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tavarich Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Totally commercialised.Look at the price of a rose, compared to any other day of the year. Just TELL her/him that you love them. Or send a simple card to someone you dare not speak to. That is all that is needed. Sex has nothing to do with it at all. Your braver than me I would be in the dog house if I tried that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 according to Mrs. raro, it could be much more commercial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backflip Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Guy's not in a relationship celebrate palm Sunday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 For Valentines Day and my wife's birthday I tell her that the most a person can give to another, is themselves. So I offer myself to her and for those two days she gets to use or abuse me as she sees fit. Only with one stipulation though......I don't do dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaising Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Without commercialization there will no materialism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Kitty Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Yes, It is so commercial. I don't like it. I told my husband every year, I told him I don't want flower, gift or card. Just tell me you love me or give me a kiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nokia Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 In LOS, do thai wives generally expect something special from their expat husbands on V day even though it's a borrowed western custom? Your braver than me I would be in the dog house if I tried that. Yes, It is so commercial. I don't like it.I told my husband every year, I told him I don't want flower, gift or card. Just tell me you love me or give me a kiss. That's practical and your husband can show his love on the other 364 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquess Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Not for me, as I never spend a penny on it! Love is free! If you really want to honour the day, then do so by going to church and praying for your loved ones, and that everyone else might learn to love each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftcross Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 on the same tack, i noticed lots of western men carrying flowers about on the sky train today. is it just me or do they all look like complete p o o f s? men in suits carrying roses?!?!?! sad muppets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumonster Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 my heart shaped silicone breasts tell me yes - i love to live my life with marketing drones telling me what i should be doing. as for all those singers of of soppy valentine songs... are they borderline just boring cnuts or psycopathic stalkers? live your own life and be romantic when you whim.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbones666 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) Of course it's over commercialized. EVERYTHING is over commercialized. Companies with an advertising budget want money and people are stupid enough to give it to them so expect the trend to continue until people start using their grey matter more intelligently. I think that brings us to F1 racing and most sporting events.... Edited February 14, 2006 by drbones666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) Was around Udon thani Charoensri shopping mall this morning, before the entrance are some flower shops, crowded with people buying flowers, a lot of girls buying flowers for themselves, peobably because their thai bf's won't spent any bath on flowers. my thai gf asked what was going on.....er, valentines days, I said. Her reply: Don't spend any money on that, I'll buy flowers myself when I want some. Good girl I have.... Edited February 14, 2006 by jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Yak Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Valentine's day marks the start of spring-time love with the exchange of gifts. But why do we do this? Some would say to express our love for others, but others would say it's due to an over-abundance of advertisements. What do you think? To celebrate Valentine's Day, do you go out for dinner in LOS?--- There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine. Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball. In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's and now the date is very commercialised. Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honour Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia. Thanks for the history lesson but for a lot of sad reasons people usually dont remember the origin/sense of certain special days/public holidays once they have been transformed to special sales seasons... I admit I need to include myself, although I never "celebrated" Valentines day...yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 <snip>Thanks for the history lesson but for a lot of sad reasons people usually dont remember the origin/sense of certain special days/public holidays once they have been transformed to special sales seasons... I admit I need to include myself, although I never "celebrated" Valentines day...yet ...you want to suggest that shopping occasions like Valentines or Christmas have a historical background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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