Hope you had a blissful time with your love ones! :)
Legend had it said that Valentine's Day was first observed by young Roman to commemorate the death of St Valentine. St Valentine was a Catholic priest who secretly performed weddings for couples during the era when marriage was banned. He was later executed when the King, Claudius II knew of his doings.
Thus 14th February became a day for all lovers and Valentine became its Patron Saint. It began to be annually observed by young Romans who offered handwritten greetings of affection, known as Valentines, on this day to the women they admired. With the coming of Christianity, the day came to be known as St. Valentine's Day.
Read more at http://www.theholidayspot.com/valentine/history_of_valentine.htm#JbPPSipYhYIl53G0.99
Today, although Valentine's Day is observed by couples around the world, it has also turned into a commercialized day that gives retailers an excuse to increase their prices for all things associated to Valentines' Day.
Mr Kwek has a huge dislike for such commercialized events. However, being the sweet Mister, he still gets me a bouquet a week earlier, every year, to avoid the retailer's inflated price! :)
This year, Mr Kwek continued to surprise me with little sweet gestures!
The week's earlier bouquet:
The surprise balloon and my favorite windowstill pies!
I hope you have a great day too!
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Thanks god for all the good things in life!
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That's all for now. Lovely weekend to all! :)
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