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Sunday, February 16, 2025
Of Valentine's Day Past
Ah
yes, when one thinks of the Valentine's Day celebrations growing up as a
child, it is hard not to remember one Lupercalia custom which everyone
in my class particiated in (even if we did not realize at the time that
it was actually pagan in nature). That long- practiced tradition of
exchanging Valentine's Day cards. Even the Luthern Sunday School which
my brother and I belonged to at the time allowed all of us children to
do so.
In
elementary school, we were told to write out a card for each and every
fellow student and then place all of the cards into a big box. We all
took turns at picking out a card from the box until they were all gone.
This way, everyone received a Valentine's greeting and no one was left
out ~ making Valentine's Day a group celebration everyone could enjoy.
Unlike
the Lupercalia festivals which the Roman's celebrated centuries ago,
the evolution of this holiday has changed the way in which we view this
holiday quite a bit. For example, instead of making it a community or
group celebration, we as a society have turned it into mere
commercialism. While receiving a rather expensive bouquet of roses,
chocolates and/or a stuffed teddy bear from our beloved may give us a
warm, special feeling inside, it hardly does very much for those who
spend this holiday at home alone feeling unloved or unappreciated.
Now,
I am not in any way suggesting that we hold a lover lottery for all and
allow men to chase women around while lightly hitting them with a thong
made from a sacrificial animal. All I am saying is that instead of
being known as a holiday tradition made for couples only, we should find
a way to make this holiday a tad more group oriented to include anyone.
And thereby, everyone would have the chance to join in the fun.
Speaking of fun, the following music video called "Asymmetrical Girl" by the group "Artbreak" was made (and sung) by a former classmate of mine from Wilson High School, Chip Kidd, the renowned graphic designer and writer. He was a drummer/percussionist in our High School Band back then. 🥁
Blast from the Past: Chip Kidd on drum set at the 1982-83 Wilson High School Stage Band Festival; and me when I was a twirler in Band Front (bottom pic).
ENJOY and have a great rest of the weekend, friends!
In school, we had to make Valentine's mail boxes out of tissue boxes which we decorated. Then we had to have a Valentine for each classmate. We would go around the room and deliver our valentines to the correct mailbox.
I honestly don't remember Valentine's Day in school. I remember my mom buying cards at Ben Franklin's Five and Dime store and I think I used them for school....but, that memory is long gone...with most of my memory these days! Were you a majorette? I was in the band. I was a lousy clarinet player. No talent here. I would have probably been a better majorette! Horrid weather in NE Ohio today. Snow and blowing winds...and more snow. I hear it's to be near zero at night during this coming week. Enough already!! Head butts to Butterscotch and the kitties. Paranormal John
In school, we had to make Valentine's mail boxes out of tissue boxes which we decorated. Then we had to have a Valentine for each classmate. We would go around the room and deliver our valentines to the correct mailbox.
ReplyDeleteHow cool is THAT? : - D
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I honestly don't remember Valentine's Day in school. I remember my mom buying cards at Ben Franklin's Five and Dime store and I think I used them for school....but, that memory is long gone...with most of my memory these days!
ReplyDeleteWere you a majorette? I was in the band. I was a lousy clarinet player.
No talent here. I would have probably been a better majorette!
Horrid weather in NE Ohio today. Snow and blowing winds...and more snow. I hear it's to be near zero at night during this coming week. Enough already!! Head butts to Butterscotch and the kitties.
Paranormal John