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Valentine’s Day 2009 -‘Love and Love Only’

by Thilaka Ravi on February 13, 2009 at 12:16 PM General Health News

‘Love and love only’ is the moving spirit behind Valentine’s Day—a day that has plenty of good vibes, love and the heady scent of roses floating in the air that permeates most parts of the “free” world. Whether it is cooing couples on a date or friends who celebrate a bonding that “outlasts romances”, February 14 is a day that catches popular imagination and enthuses young and old alike onto a loving exchange of greetings, gifts, hugs and kisses.

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A young and daring priest who secretly blessed the union of loving couples in defiance of Emperor Claudius’ unjust order forbidding marriage for soldiers in his army, is widely credited with the origin of Valentine’s day. Though it was originally the Church that earmarked February 14 to commemorate his martyrdom for the sake of love, Valentine’s Day has acquired through the centuries, a secular and global flavor. For those who are not in a relationship or believe Valentine’s Day is not necessarily focused on romantic love, this is the day to show friends what they mean to you.

“Marketing” Love

Across the world, trade picks up in the days leading to Valentine’s Day, with almost everything on sale with a Valentine tag—from heart- shaped diamond pendants to heart-shaped pizzas. Be it exclusive restaurants offering aphrodisiac food items on a platter or pubs and discotheques assuring food, drinks and non stop partying, roaring business is guaranteed across the world on Valentine’s Day. Recession may render Valentine gifts less expensive this year but die hard romantics are vowing to make good the deficit by an upsurge of love.

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radshank

02/16/2009

Interesting look at how the world is divided in it's views of Valentine's day. Out here in the US, it was the picture of romance and a great one to the ailing economy. I liked the way the writer looked at the other side of love. Keep up the interesting pieces- maybe adding a byline can help readers follow their favorite writers.

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