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Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the globe. Come Valentine’s Day, candy, flowers and other gifts are exchanged between sweethearts in one of the many traditions associated with the holiday.
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The origins of Valentine’s Day are largely unknown. Some suggest Valentine’s Day was initially a way to honor St. Valentine on the anniversary of his death. Others believe it was the Christian church’s way of Christianizing the Pagan celebration of Lupercalia, a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture.
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Regardless of its origins, Valentine’s Day is now celebrated by millions and is one of the retail industry’s most lucrative shopping holidays.
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Many different traditions can be linked to Valentine’s Day. Here is a list of the interesting ways Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the globe. South Korea - In South Korea, men get to enjoy the spotlight on Valentine’s Day, as women bestow gifts of chocolate on them. In return, a month later men reciprocate with gifts for women on White Day. South Koreans take Valentine’s Day a step further on Black Day, which falls on April 14. This is an opportunity for all single people who may not have received Valentine’s Day gifts to gather at restaurants and eat a dish called “black noodles” as they celebrate their singleton status.
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Denmark and Norway - These Scandinavian countries didn’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day until recently, but have now put their own spin on the traditions. Men write funny poems or rhyming love notes called Gaekkebrev and send them to women anonymously. Women must try to guess their admirers by counting dots that are put on the note that correspond to the number of letters in the man’s name. Estonia - In Estonia, Valentine’s Day is a day more devoted to friendship than romantic love. It is called “Sõbrapäev” in Estonian, which translates to “Friend’s Day.” Cards and gifts are exchanged among friends.
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France - Considered to be one of the most romantic countries in the world, France can be an ideal place to participate in Valentine’s Day traditions. The French have an old custom called “une loterie d’amour,” which is a drawing for love. Single men and women of all ages once entered houses that faced one another and took turns calling out to one another to find romantic matches. The men could refuse the match and leave the woman looking for another man to call on. Women who were not paired up would light a bonfire and damn the men who rejected them. The French government eventually banned the practice because of rowdy crowds. Italy - Italian lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day in much the same way as Americans. One interesting Valentine’s tradition in Italy is locking padlocks to different structures, which is called “Lucchetti dell’Amore (locks of love).” Couples attach the locks to bridges, railings and lamp posts, inscribe their names and throw away the key. The action suggests the couple will be together forever.
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Wales - In Wales, Valentine’s Day is not celebrated. Rather, the Welsh commemorate St. Dwynwen’s Day, who is their patron saint of lovers on January 25. It is customary to gift love-spoons, a tradition that likely stems from the practice of sailors carving intricately decorated spoons of wood and presenting them to women they were interested in courting or marrying.
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Spay & Neuter Awareness Month 6 Reasons To Spay Or Neuter Pets Now Upon adopting a companion animal, one of the first decisions pet parents should make, advise veterinarians & animal welfare experts, is to spay or neuter their new friend. Homeless animals are a global problem. Overpopulation continues to plague dogs and cats, and there are as many as 300,000 homeless animals euthanized in animal shelters every year, says The Humane Society of the United States. While many would be quick to assume these are puppies and kittens of “street” animals, the society notes that euthanized animals are often the offspring of family pets - even pure breeds.
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Women’s Heart Week February 1st - 7th Heart Care, Ask The Experts - Monday, February 5th hosted by SwedishAmerican A Division Of UW Health. Doors open at 5:00 PM. A free event to learn more about keeping your heart healthy. Giovanni’s Restaurant & Conference Center, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford. Light refreshments will be served & everyone will receive a gift. All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win several raffle baskets. Admission is FREE. Registration is required & seating is limited so register by visiting https://tinyurl.com/HeartCare18 or call Health Connect at (779) 696-7081.
Mark Your Calendar - Upcoming Events February 14th - Heritage Woods of Belvidere is hosting a Valentine’s Day Party. Wednesday, February 14th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at 4730 Squaw Prairie Road. Musical entertainment will be provided by Mark Hoffman. Crowning of the new 2018 King & Queen. Light hors d’ouerves and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Call 815-544-9495 for details. February 19th - Craft Night at Belvidere Park Dist. Rivers Edge Recreation Center, 1151 W. Locust St., Belvidere. Calling all crafters, come and craft with us! Bring your planners, crafts, and scrapbooks for a craft get-together. Share ideas and enjoy a great evening with fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies. Table space, an older model Cricut, and refreshments provided. Monday 6 - 8 PM. Call 815-547-9557 to register by Feb. 12. February & March - Hatha Yoga is an ancient practice of physical well-being which promotes optimum health. Through the use of gentle stretching & deep breathing techniques, yoga tones muscles, increases strength & flexibility, reduces stress, improves concentration and results in a sense of balance and peace. The atmosphere of the class is quiet and soothing. Students are encourage to work at their own pace. Wear loose fitting clothing & bring a blanket or mat. Belvidere Park Dist. offers both beginning & intermediate/advanced yoga classes at Rivers Edge Recreation Center, 1151 W. Locust St., Belvidere. Call 815-547-9557 to register. Beginning Yoga, 3-1 - 4-12, Thursdays, 5:15 - 6: 15 PM and Intermediate/Advanced Yoga, 2-27 - 4-10, Tuesdays, 6:15 - 7:30 PM.
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Things You May Not Know About President Abraham Lincoln Each February, Americans celebrate the birthdays of two of the more influential presidents in United States history. Presidents Day is observed on or near the birthdate of America’s first president, George Washington. However, Presidents Day also celebrates the life of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States who was born on February 12.
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As millions of people prepare to celebrate the life of Abraham Lincoln, celebrants can consider the following interesting tidbits about this incredibly influential man, courtesy of Factslides, Constitution Daily and the History Channel.
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• Lincoln practiced law, but he did not have a formal law degree. He only had about 18 months of schooling in the field of law. • The president disliked being called “Abe.â€? He preferred being called by his last name instead. • Lincoln was an accomplished wrestler as a young man. His wrestling proclivity helped secure him a place in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. • He was born in Hodgenville, KY, becoming the 1st elected president to be born outside of the original 13 states. • In addition to being a wrestler, a patent-holder & a president, Lincoln also was a licensed bartender. Before his presidency, he owned a business called the Berry & Lincoln General Store & Tavern in New Salem, IL. • He was an animal lover & was not known to actively hunt or fish. He had a dog, “Fidoâ€? & a cat, “Ta bby.â€? • Paving the way for future beard-lovers, Lincoln was the first president with a beard. An 11-year-old girl named Grace Bedell convinced Lincoln to grow his whiskers in exchange for her brothers’ votes.
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• John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln’s assassin, was a famous actor who had a fan in Lincoln himself. The president actually was photographed with Booth during his 2nd inauguration. Interestingly enough, a few months before Booth assassinated Lincoln, the president’s oldest son was saved from injury by John Wilkes Booth’s brother on a train platform in New Jersey. The life of Abraham Lincoln is justifiably celebrated every year. But that life is perhaps even more interesting than many celebrants may know.
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Directions 1. Mash the beans in the bowl. 2. Add the taco sauce and chili powder to the beans and mix well. 3. Spread bean mixture evenly on a plate, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the beans. 4. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and green onions, if desired. 5. Serve with low-fat crackers, tortilla chips, or raw vegetable sticks.
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Fun Facts About The Big Game While Super Bowl LI, which was played at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, on Feb. 5, 2017, featured a thrilling come-from-behind victory by the New England Patriots over the Atlanta Falcons, the very first Super Bowl, played on Jan. 15, 1967, provided no such intrigue. A 35-10 victory by the Green Bay Packers over the Kansas City Chiefs, the AFL-NFL World Championship Game (the game would only retroactively be known as “Super Bowl I�) was played at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. The game was tightly played in the 1st half, with Green Bay holding a 14-10 lead at halftime. But the Packers, coached by legendary head coach Vince Lombardi, pulled away in the 3rd quarter, scoring 2 touchdowns, while ultimately holding the Chiefs scoreless in the 2nd half. The game was played in front of approx. 62,000 people (roughly 33,000 seats went unsold), & estimates suggest as many as 75 million American viewers watched the game on TV. Nielsen reported that more than 111 million Americans watched Super Bowl LI in 2017, & estimates suggest roughly 50 million more people watched the game across the globe. TV ads might not have garnered the attention or generated as much talk around the office water cooler in 1967 as they do today, & they didn’t cost nearly as much. The cost of a 30-second commercial during the first Super Bowl in 1967 was $42,000, while such an ad cost advertisers just over $5 million in 2017.
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