Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, is a popular time for folks to express affection to loved ones with greetings and gifts.
It has been suggested by historians that the holiday has origins in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February; it celebrated the coming of spring, including fertility rites and the pairing off of women with men by lottery.
However, modern society has come a long way from ancient Roman rituals, and now, the day is celebrated, or not celebrated at all, in a variety of quirky ways.
Galentine’s Day is a pop-culture trend that has caught on with many, and can take place anytime, but officially on February 13. The day is for celebrating women's friendship and empowerment, usually marked by a night out, or in, eating, sipping and talking, with gal-pals only.
Some folks need ideas when it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day.
Here are the top five Google trends for British Columbia this past week:
Valentine’s gift for husband; Purdy's Chocolates; Valentine’s Day poem; Long distance Valentine’s Day ideas; Valentine's Day cocktails
In the qathet region, many places have special events planned for this coming Friday, February 14, including a Valentine’s dinner and dance at Royal Canadian Legion - Powell River, Branch 164.
Gergana Velinova Jazz Trio will play James Hall at Powell River Music Academy, at 7:30 pm, on Friday, February 14.
Cottage Creek Bake Shop is taking preorders, offering boxes of goodies packed lovingly in a pink box and delivered with a valentine’s card to a loved one, a bestie, a secret admirer, or yourself. To order, call 604.414.0616.
Forest Bistro and Lounge on Marine Avenue is taking dinner reservations for Valentine's Day. Carlson Community Club is also having a Valentine's dinner and dance that begins at 7:30 pm on Friday.
Walmart has posted online that it has a ton of affordable flowers and chocolates in stock for those looking to save money, and Capone's Cellar on Duncan Street has Valentine's Day gift baskets.
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