Happy Valentines Day

[€uroMeinke]

I've been having a blast reading the Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentines_Day)entry on all the various Valentine traditions (and fabrications) - but I stumbled upon this alternative tale:

The truth is that Valentine’s day originated in Gujarat, India. It is a well-known fact that Gujarati men, the Patels in particular, mistreated their wives (the Patelianis). One day – it just happened to be February 14 – a Pateliani, having been tortured enough by her husband, finally chose to rebel by beating up her husband with the rolling pin, known as the “velan” in Gujarati. It was the same velan that she used every day but this time, instead of the dough for chapatis, it was used to flatten her husband.
http://anonandon.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/chapati12.jpg?w=400&h=300
Her valour inspired her entire community and Gujarati women picked up their velans and beat up their husbands. There was an outburst of male moaning and in no time, a tradition was born. To commemorate that first day when the brave Pateliani had picked up her velan, thousands and thousands of Gujarati women did the same and beat up their husbands. The wives had the satisfaction of thrashing their husbands and the men experienced the sublime joy of submitting to the women they loved. Soon, the men realised that there was a simple way of getting around the ordeal of being beaten. They began to buy presents and flowers to charm their wives away from the velan and a tradition was born. As Gujarat fell under the influence of Western culture, the tradition was known as “Velan time” before becoming anglicised into Valentine’s.
Courtesy of Going Anon and on (http://anonandon.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/heart-beat/)

Love,

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[Not Afraid]

And I discovered some very wonderful vintage valentines.

http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/free-vintage-valentine-card-popcorn-and-red-heart.jpg

http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/free-vintage-kids-valentine-cards-lets-strike-up-a-match.png

http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/free-vintage-valentine-card-sock-with-red-heart.jpg

http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/free-vintage-valentine-card-boy-and-girl-dont-give-me-the-brush-off.jpg
http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/free-vintage-valentine-card-two-kids-head-over-heels.jpg
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http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/free-vintage-kids-valentine-card-two-teacups-ruffle-heart-blue-flowers.png

A few more here. (http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/free-vintage-kids-valentine-cards/)

[Gemini Cricket]

Ah, L'Amour! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYqKucJTn2c)
Rated: R

[Kevy Baby]

Happy VD everyone.

[wendybeth]

I'm buying myself a rolling pin.:evil:

Happy VDay, everyone!

[innerSpaceman]

Thanks, Chris. Neat one, even if it's not true. But awesome if it is.


Thanks, Lisa. Those are so nostalgic, and beautiful and fun.



Um, er, thanks, er, Brad. Um, please go away.




Happy Valentines Day, everyone. I'm debating whether to go to a City Hall Kiss-In, since I've got nobody to kiss. Waaaa, I want to ignore Valentine's Day on such occassions. But I wish all you lovers and others a nice one. And please take some time to play your violin for me.

[cirquelover]

Happy Valentines Day everyone! It's pretty much like any other day, although my son got me a cute card.

[BDBopper]

Happy Valentine's Day everyone, especially to the lovers out there. As for me it's just a normal day. Yesterday it was pretty much it. The sock Hop was very fun and the kids had a blast. That's basically what it means to me other than a reminder of how lonely I am. I've not had a relationship in almost a decade now. Le sigh :(

[lindyhop]

I think I already have a rolling pin. Now I know why...

[€uroMeinke]

Waaaa, I want to ignore Valentine's Day on such occassions. But I wish all you lovers and others a nice one. And please take some time to play your violin for me.

Aww Mr. Spaceman, while the occasion may seem monopolized by the coupled, rest assured love is boundless and there's plenty to share - virtual hugs and kisses to you till you claim the real thing

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Wow, Feb 11th came and went, and I didn't even notice. That was our dating anniversary. THIRTEEN YEARS. :eek: Damn, that's right, Madz was born in late 1995, right?? :eek: :eek: :eek:


One of my teenage coworkers bought Necco hearts for everyone, but they were the tart ones, which are awful. I actually like and miss the original ones (though I think I like the Brachs brand better).


Happy Valentines Day, everyone. :birdy:

[ToriBear]

Happy Valentine's Day, everybody!

I hope you're all having a nicer V-Day then I am, (due to the fact I'm sick as dog at the minute).

(Sigh)

[katiesue]

Madz was born in late 1995, right?? :eek: :eek: :eek:

January 1996 (although I always seem to forget the year - bad Mommmy).

[Cadaverous Pallor]

January 1996 (although I always seem to forget the year - bad Mommmy).Wow. That's during the very short period between meeting GD (NYE) and dating GD (Feb 11th). It's possible she was born on the day that I took the initiative and called him up. Man, those were some awkward conversations. :)

I didn't quite realize that Madz and Tori really are young enough to be my kids...though that would have been a bad time for me to get pregnant ;)

[lashbear]

I didn't quite realize that Madz and Tori really are young enough to be my kids...
There she goes, talking about having kids again.... I'm getting suspicious... ;)

[Stan4dSteph]

I'm enjoying some lovely cocktails on this v-day.

[cirquelover]

I'm joining you in a drink Steph, exept I'm having hot chocolate and schnapps!

I've decided to make bacon wrapped steaks, garlic mashed potatoes and something else. I'm at a loss at the moment. I picked up a great veggie, meat chese tray for $2! We ate all we wanted and passed it on to the baristas!

[JWBear]

Happy V Day everyone.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

There she goes, talking about having kids again.... I'm getting suspicious... ;)I'm suspicious that I'm turning into a wistful old lady that children despise. When I was a kid I hated the whole "you're so big! When you were born I was yadda yadda." Now I have turned into that. :rolleyes:

Y'know, it's the gays who give us the worst pressure regarding kids. :p

[lashbear]

Y'know, it's the gays who give us the worst pressure regarding kids. :p
Well, that's because when your child is born, I want to be little Bacon's Auntie Mame. :D

[LashStoat]

Well, that's because when your child is born, I want to be little Bacon's Auntie Mame. :D

...and I'll be Uncle Maple.

[Kevy Baby]

After a couple of chores, we spent the day at Disneyland with Disneyphile and Frodo Potter. It wasn't until the end of the day when we were leaving in time to beat the fireworks traffic that we forgot to check out iasw.

[innerSpaceman]

eh, why ruin your holiday?

[Prudence]

I had a great, relaxing day where I didn't have to worry about people having temper tantrums if things went slightly hay wire. Went to the Farmer's Market, got some chores done, and planted things. We finished up the day with dinner at a French cafe in Culver City. Yum!