Where's Your Cupid?

What is it about Valentine's Day? Is it really a day different than any other? Or is it that for many around the world the freedom to express affection for another publicly, without fear of reprisal or scorn, is liberating?

Who is Saint Valentine, and why do we celebrate a day in his name? Based on what I've read, there are actually three Saints named Valentine, who were martyred. More information is available at http://www.history.com/content/valentine/history-of-valentine-s-day - The History Channel Website.


Who is Cupid, and how did he become associated with Valentine's day? Cupid is the God of Love, and has always played a role in the celebrations of love and romance. In the Roman version of the legend, Cupid was the son of Venus (goddess of love) and Mars (god of war), and in the Greek version he was the son of Aphrodite and was named Eros, the following story is almost identical in both cultures. He was often depicted with wings, a bow, and a quiver of arrows. When his mother got extremely jealous of the princess Psyche, who was so loved by her subjects that they forgot to worship Venus, she ordered Cupid to make her fall in love with the ugliest and poorest man in the world. When Cupid saw Psyche, though, he was so overcome with her unnatural beauty that he dropped an arrow on his foot, and fell in love with her himself. Wikipedia contributors, 'Cupid', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 7 February 2009, 04:15 UTC, [accessed 8 February 2009]

What is your favorite Valentine? Do you like chocolates or flowers? Do you go out for dinner? If you do, do you go on February 14th, or another day to avoid the crowds? I have done both, and honestly, I'd rather stay home with my husband and avoid the crowds. It's even better when we can get a "kid-free" evening. :-)

I'm not sure what is in store for Valentine's day this year. I do know that I will seek out the best card I can find, to remind my beloved husband just how much I really do love him.

Happy Valentine's Day to All!