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A Little History
Valentine's Day has been celebrated on February 14th since the time of the Ancient Romans. This was the date that they honored Juno Februata (also known as Hera), Mother of the other Gods & Goddesses. It was considered a time of romance because she was considered the Goddess of women & marriage.
On her feast day, single young women wrote their names on billets (slips of paper) & deposited them in a large bowl. Single young men would choose a billet & thus choose his partner for the day's festivities, which often included erotic activities. These pairings usually resulted in marriage.
In 494 the Catholic Church, under Pope Gelasius I, renamed the festival as the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary & moved the date to February 2nd. Pagans revolted, so the Church created it as Valentine's Day, so named after two martyrs named St. Valentine.
A Little Fun
Human Chain
Tie a spoon on the end of a ball of yarn or ribbon. You'll need two. Divide your group in half. Ask each group to line up, and when the hostess says 'go' the person in the front of the line puts the spoon down their shirt & then their pants. When it comes out their pantleg, they pass the spoon to the next person in line who then puts the spoon UP their pantleg & shirt. They pass the spoon to the next person in line who puts the spoon DOWN their shirt & pantleg. Continue until everyone has weaved the yarn through their clothing. Now it is time to take the spoon OUT of their clothes! The team who gives the spoon to the hostess first (without clothing attached!) wins. Believe it or not, all age groups enjoy this game.
Valentine's Day Apparel
Here are some t-shirts to help celebrate Valentine's Day
Wish everyone who passes by a Happy Valentine's Day with this T-shirt.
Of course you need a cupid t-shirt for Valentine's Day - he's the mascot of love!
He's the King of Valentines, angel of love, selector of mates. Cupid is as Cupid Does.
This sweet little lovebug is sure to delight and enchant the heart of the one you love. Lady bug's spots are heart shaped for Valentine's Day.
Everybody wants a vintage urban grunge shirt to express their love, don't they? Forever in Love.
Retro look design for valentines day featuring the chinese symbol for love.
Let the world know that you're Oh! So Loveable on Valentine's Day and all year thru with this tee.
This vintage floral t-shirt is for the Valentine who adores the romantic love of leafy vines & garden roses.
Give yourself permission to spread the love when you wear this Love Diva t-shirt.
People fall in love in the Arctic climate too, so we need a special Cupid Penguin!
You've seen it happen. You'll be talking on the phone, wandering the mall, eating dinner, when all of a sudden it hits you. I'd rather be kissing. Warn the public with this t-shirt!
Did you learn everything you know about romance from Lover's Lane University? This collegiate "Property of" shirt must be yours!
If you're a sweetheart of a gal, advertise it with this cute t-shirt! You never have a second chance to make a great first impression, so let your tee tell them you're a Sweetie. You just never know who you'll meet!
What couple is more famous than Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein? Of course you want a tee with this romantic couple for Valentine's Day. I Still Quiver at His Touch Awww. How sweet
Here's a humorous tee for those in a relationship - or looking for one. I Do My Own Stunts with male & female stick figures holding hands. 'Nuff said.
Here's a cute Love Monkey that has its arms out, asking for a hug. There's no hug like a Love Monkey hug - arms, legs & tail all clinging in one big snuggle!
Advertise your charms with this Love Monkey t-shirt. How could anyone resist?
Every girl is looking for her Knight in Shining Armor, so advertise your availability with this t-shirt! Medieval horse and lance for added emphasis.
It doesn't hurt to flirt a little to get their attention, does it? Better warn them not to get their hopes up too high with this t-shirt!
Celebrate Valentine's Day with this funny, collegiate inspired design that reads Property of Cupid
There's nothing like a stick figure to remind us of the childhood thrill of giving and receiving valentines from family, friends, our crush & that anonymous admirer.
And . . . if these aren't enough, visit LingoTshirts.com for even more!
January 24th in History
1848 --- James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in northern California. The discovery led to the gold rush of '49.
1899 --- Humphrey O’Sullivan, a nice Irish gent, patented the rubber heel on this day and, of course, nothing has ever been quite the same since. Please don’t leave black heel marks on the floor today!
1908 --- The first Boy Scout troop was organized in
1920 --- Eskimo Pie Patent Day (Various years are quoted, 1919, 1920 and 1922). The Eskimo Pie was patented by Christian K. Nelson, an ice cream salesman in
1924 --- The Russian city of
1935 --- The beer can (created by the American Can Co.) was introduced in
1936 - Benny Goodman and his orchestra recorded one of the all-time greats, Stompin’ at the Savoy, on Victor Records. The song became such a standard, that, literally, hundreds of artists have recorded it, including a vocal version by Barry Manilow; believe it or not. The ‘King of Swing’ recorded the song in a session at the Congress Hotel in
1955 --- The rules committee of major league baseball announced a plan to strictly enforce the rule that required a pitcher to release the ball within 20 seconds after taking his position on the mound.
1962 --- Brian Epstein signed to manage the Beatles, swapping their leather jackets for matching suits and a smarter stage show.
1972 --- The U.S. Supreme Court struck down laws that denied welfare benefits to people who had resided in a state for less than a year.
1978 --- A nuclear-powered Soviet satellite plunged through Earth's atmosphere and disintegrated. The radioactive debris was scattered over parts of
1982 --- The 49ers won the first of their 5 NFL Championships in Super Bowl XVI.
1984 --- The first Apple Macintosh went on sale, as advertised on television two days earlier during Supe Bowl XVIII.
1985 --- Penny Harrington became the first woman police chief of a major city. She assumed the duties as head of the
1996 --- The fat substitute Olestra was approved for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
1999 --- The International Olympic Committee voted to expel six IOC members after charges that they had accepted money and other compensation from officials from cities bidding to host the Olympics. The cities included
2003 --- The new Department of Homeland Security officially opened as its director,
2003 --- The new Department of Homeland Security officially opened as its director,
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