I think I'm the queen of trivia....really, I like some of the fun stuff that either we don't know or forgot. 
Traditions I have carried on through the years include:
- When my children were little, on Valentine's Day, by their dinner plate would be a heart (probably See's Candy) with chocolate.
- I would also make sure they each - as well as hubby - would have a red "something." Usually for the
guys it was a shirt, and for my daughter, a dress. My daughter continues this trend with her children. Fun memories for her and for me. - Now, as a grandma, they usually receive a Valentine Card from us with some money...they like that part.
- Tonight, my husband and I will go to a Valentine's Dance - wearing RED!!!
What are some of your traditions?
Wikipedia reports the following about Valentine's Day.....
Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is an occasion celebrated on February 14 by many people throughout the world. In the West, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.
The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "valentines." Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten notes have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards.[1] The sending of Valentines was a fashion in nineteenth-century Great Britain, and, in 1847, Esther Howland developed a successful business in her Worcester, Massachusetts home with hand-made Valentine cards based on British models. The popularity of Valentine cards in 19th-century America was a harbinger of the future commercialization of holidays in the United States.[2]
The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, behind Christmas. The association estimates that, in the US, men spend in average twice as much money as women.[3]
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Teri this is great! and of course you'll be wearing red, in fact I think you should be printed on a Valentine's Card. Have fun at the Valentine's dance. Speaking of See's Candy...here's some for you:) Happy Valentine's Day to you!
I am going to go out on the line and guess this is one of your favorite holidays:)
Teri: You did such a wonderful job with this post! How lucky your family is to have YOU! I don't do much for Valentine's day, I guess I am about as romantic as a slug. Sigh... LOL
Teri,
Great post on Valentine's Day....certainly not suprised that this would be one of your favorite holidays.....maybe it should be called Valenteri's Day.in your honor...at least by your family....LOL
Hi Teresa, yummmm, thank you for the chocolate...love it. ;-)
Bill, not really, other than red and chocolate....;-) guess they're all my favorite. I did this with my children for St. Patrick's Day, for Easter, 4th of July....need I go on? ;-)
Kat, don't do as much as I DID....but it was fun doing all of that stuff with/for my children. Love doing these posts. ;-)
Lori, thank you....it was a fun one to do. ;-)
Have fun at the dance! And...Happy Valentines Day!
Hi Teri...Trip the Light Fantastic tonight with your sweetie, thanks for the walk down memory lane and history on Valentine's Day
Cheers, thanks for sharing, HAPPY VALENTINE'
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Teri, this is a wonderful post, we still do something special for our girls. I've out showing property today (to FOUR SEPARATE BUYERS!) and I come home to flowers, a very nice card and a devotional book for us to do together, sigh, he's good! Have a Happy Valentine's Day, enjoy your dance!
Well that was really interesting, and now I'm craving some See's candies, my favorite!
Terri - What a great post for VDAY ! Hope you have a great day as well !!!
Hi Teri ! Aww lovely post for a lovely day from a lovely lady !
Enjoy your shagging dancing tonight !!! lol {inside joke!}
Cheers !
Sheldon
Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Congrats on the feature.
Teri,
Fun post! Thanks for sharing your traditions!
HI EVERYONE: We had a wonderful time last night! Danced the night away and helped to teach some basic steps to others at the dance. My body is tired today - busy day! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL OF YOU. Thanks for the comments...;-)
Hi Teri,
So Glad You & Hubby had Fun Last Night! Great Post on your traditions and the roots of Valentines Day!
Congratulations on Your Featured Post As Well!
Take Care & Fly High In 2009!
so romantic
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Great feature on Valentine's Day, Teri. I bet you and your husband tore up the dance floor and your feet are sore today, heh, heh. Do you ever say to yourself, "Why did I have to wear the cute shoes?"
Sylvie, we had a great time. thanks! ;-)
Elizabeth, I actually wear the dance shoes....nothing uncomfortable for me to dance in - BUT I do recall wearing some really cute shoes lately and they KILLED!!! ;-)
As for being sore? Not - but really, really still tired - and it is Sunday! Of course I also showed homes all afternoon yesterday - so recuperating today. ;-)
My wife was patient last night as I was blogging and commenting here on AR.
Hi, Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays too. We always go to a nice dinner and make sure everyone gets Valentine's and chocolates and gifts for the grandchildren, too. You look great in red. Glowing. Take Care, Catherine Kierzek, Re/Max Realty 100, Milwaukee