Valentines Day Feb 14, is a day of celebrating love all over the world. Literally millions of expressions of love will be exchanged. Some prefer flowers, some candy, some gifts and some, a romantic night out. Whatever your choice, it is universally known as the day we show those we love how we feel.

Wikipedia says "Numerous early Christian martyrs were named Valentine.[12] The Valentines honored on February 14 are Valentine of Rome (Valentinus presb. m. Romae) and Valentine of Terni (Valentinus ep. Interamnensis m. Romae).[13] Valentine of Rome[14] was a priest in Rome who was martyred about AD 269 and was buried on the Via Flaminia."
Another legend added centuries later states that "on the evening before Valentine was to be executed, he would have written the first "valentine" card himself, addressed to the daughter of his jailer Asterius, signing as "Your Valentine." This expression "From your Valentine" is still used to this day.[This legend has been published......" ( wikipedia)

Well. there you have it. This is just some of the folklore about St. Valentine's Day. But regardless of the history, February 14 will be a busy day for all involved in the various expressions of love.

A great way to celebrate Valentine's day if you can't get celebrate Friday, is to attend the upcoming Saturday's at 7 performance 'Stand By Me" taking place at St. Andrew United Church located at 85 William St. South this Saturday evening Feb 15. The stage will be covered in lighted candles ( how is that for romantic?) The evening is a celebration of Black Music and its influence. The evening highlights the music of Louis Armstrong to Aretha Franklin. If you have never attend one of these spectacular evenings at St. Andrew's you have missed out. Devon Hansen is the Music Director at the Church and his expertise is shown in performance after performance at these wonderful evenings. Hope to see you there.

Chatham-Kent will be flurry of activity this week. The restaurants will probably be full on Friday night and the Chocolate and Flower shops alike will have a flurry of activity.