Red, white, and pink!

I love this time of year! When the isles in the stores become red, white, and pink. It is a glorious thing. Flowers, gifts, and candies will be exchanged between loved ones across the country every February. No one knows the real truth behind this romantic holiday and how it came to be. One legend states that a certain priest named valentine would perform secret marriages between young lovers against the emperor who outlawed marriage for young men due to the war. When Valentine's actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. Another legend suggests that Valentine sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with a young girl, believed to be his jailers daughter. Before he was put to death, he wrote her a letter, which is signed 'From your Valentine', an expression still popular today.
whatever you believe, Valentine's is a great holiday that adults and children can celebrate. Only twenty days left and I better see some smiles on some faces. Happy Valentine's Day!