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How Valentines Day Came to Be? Posted on 11 Feb 14:26

How Valentines Day Came to Be

How Valentines Day Came To Be? 

By Michael Wernicke
Henkerman - Stories, News & Exclusives. 

 

In modern times, Valentine’s Day on February 14th is the day most of us recognise to express affection to our lovers with greetings and gifts. However do you know how it all started?

Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century. There are many stories about St Valentine and over time these stories grew into the legend we know today.

At the time of Valentine's life, many Romans were converting to Christianity, but the Emperor Claudius II was a pagan and created strict laws about what Christians were allowed to do. Claudius believed that Roman soldiers should be completely devoted to Rome and therefore passed a law preventing them from marrying. However, St Valentine began to marry these soldiers in secret Christian ceremonies and this was the beginning of his reputation for believing in the importance of love above all else.

 

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Who Was Cupid? Posted on 6 Feb 12:48

Who was Cupid? [Henkerman - Classic High Quality Luxury Hangers]

Who Was Cupid? 

By Michael Wernicke
Henkerman - Classic High Quality Luxury Hangers

 

It may not be something you've thought much about, however now we've asked the question, I bet you're interested to learn a little more about this historic character whose very image signifies Valentines Day love. 

Whilst the mention of the name Cupid typically conjures images of a Cherub like baby wielding a bow and arrow, Eros as he was known to the Greeks and Cupid as he later was renamed by the Romans, struck at the hearts of both gods and mortals alike using his quiver filled with arrows to play with their emotions. Sharp golden arrows would arouse desire, whilst blunt lead arrows would ignite aversion and cause one to flee.

 

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The History of Christmas Fashion Posted on 15 Dec 12:37

History of Christmas Fashion: Henkerman Luxury Quality Coat and Clothes Hangers

For as long as there have been special occasions, there has been fashion to go along with it. Christmas is no exception, with some - like 'Fashion Santa' depicted above, taking it to a whole new level during a fashion shoot for Toronto's sprawling Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

 

In fact, fashion has played an important role in the development of the modern day holiday - adding to the fun for better or worse in so many of its aspects. Think for example, those crazy Christmas sweaters. However, it goes without saying that in western society, the most recognizable fashion icon is Santa himself - with his red suit and white fur trim - he's instantly recognizable in an outfit representative of his great warmth and generosity.

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