While the European folk traditions connected with Saint Valentine and St. Valentine's Day have become marginalized by the modern Anglo-American customs connecting the day with romantic love, there are some remaining associations connecting the saint with the advent of spring.
While the custom of sending cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts originated in the UK, Valentine's Day still remains connected with various regional customs in England. In Norfolk, a character called 'Jack' Valentine knocks on the rear door of houses leaving sweets and presents for children. Although he was leaving treats, many children were scared of this mystical person.
"For this was on St. Valentine's Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate."
"Though the memorial of Saint Valentine is ancient, it is left to particular calendars, since, apart from his name, nothing is known of Saint Valentine except that he was buried on the Via Flaminia on February 14."
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We are happy to announce our return to the Back Porch in downtown Pensacola. We will again have raffles, 50/50, and chicken shit bingo! There are a few surprises planned as well. Come on out and party all night. Try to beat Trench at Last Brother Standing!
Crossbones Chapter FL XX Annual on February 15th meet an greet at 18:00 An party at 13:00 on Saturday February 16th. Everything will be held at the same location as last year. Days Inn Downtown Pensacola. Hotel prices are $85.00 a night please mention Usmvnmc as the code. Hotel phone number direct is 850-483-1107. Back poarch bar grill is giving us discounts on Coors lite, bud light an Miller lite for $2.50.
I look forward to seeing all my Brothers an Sisters from this great nation at our big party.