tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post6513080761097419881..comments2024-02-19T15:25:57.626+11:00Comments on Breathless In the Bush: Who was Saint Valentine and How Did His Death Become All About Love?HelzKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01921987291520604201noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-77106860965691266352017-02-13T22:34:53.643+11:002017-02-13T22:34:53.643+11:00Fascinating beginnings for Valentine's Day, Ca...Fascinating beginnings for Valentine's Day, Cassandra, but I do like how we've moved on to wine, chocolates and flowers. Much more romantic. That the day continues to be celebrated today proves romance and love are valued.Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-15631744310445415202017-02-13T19:46:58.879+11:002017-02-13T19:46:58.879+11:00Hi Cassandra, I really enjoyed reading your post. ...Hi Cassandra, I really enjoyed reading your post. My husband and I have been going out for Valentine's Day for 32 years. It's always great to have an excuse to celebrate with the one you love.Sharon Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01662544181464130756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-47814840333225333972017-02-13T12:32:42.397+11:002017-02-13T12:32:42.397+11:00It's lovely to be schmaltzy sometimes.It's lovely to be schmaltzy sometimes.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-52108821514389928562017-02-13T09:30:16.107+11:002017-02-13T09:30:16.107+11:00Hi Cassandra! Thank goodness we've all moved o...Hi Cassandra! Thank goodness we've all moved on from some of those old traditions! I like to go out to lunch with my hubby on Valentine's Day and swap schmaltzy cards with him - the schmaltzier, the better. :) Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-62978353686951541152017-02-13T09:14:27.395+11:002017-02-13T09:14:27.395+11:00It was fascinating and I could have done a much lo...It was fascinating and I could have done a much longer post about it all. Interesting how the Pagan and Christian rituals and beliefs overlap too.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-55759643197779101122017-02-13T07:36:55.883+11:002017-02-13T07:36:55.883+11:00Sorry, meant to say *thanks for such fascinating i...Sorry, meant to say *thanks for such fascinating info* ... always pays to proofread...!Malvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643063300200396369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-78244398100734303502017-02-13T07:36:00.551+11:002017-02-13T07:36:00.551+11:00I had no idea about those bloody goat skins! Much ...I had no idea about those bloody goat skins! Much prefer the hearts and flowers of today's customs. That's for such fascinating info about St Valentine, how interesting. Loved the little video of chocolate making as well. Hope everyone has a happy Valentine's Day.Malvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643063300200396369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-33276758157916240072017-02-13T07:30:42.996+11:002017-02-13T07:30:42.996+11:00Totally agree Cathryn. There are some truly horrib...Totally agree Cathryn. There are some truly horrible fertility rituals when you look back through history.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-34014291526311069832017-02-13T06:59:38.216+11:002017-02-13T06:59:38.216+11:00Being slapped with bloody goat skins... hmm. Wine ...Being slapped with bloody goat skins... hmm. Wine is definitely better!Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.com