Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Rose Garden, Winter 2009, page 11

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Valentine's Day. Originating 'n ‘ St. Valentine, a Catholic bisho' we express our love for 0‘ flowers, candy and other second largest card-Sen The association estirn' Did you Know? Valentine’s Day around the world In Finland and Estonia, Valentine's Day is more about remembering all your friends, not only your loved ones. According to Jewish tradition the 15th day of the month of Av - Tu B‘Av (usually late August) is the festival of love. In ancient times girls would wear white dresses and dance in the vineyards, where the boys would be waiting for them (Mishna Taanith end of Chapter 4), In modern Israeli culture this is a popular day to pronounce love, propose marriage and give gifts like cards or flowers. O In most ofSouth America the DI'a del amory la amistad (lit. "Love and Friendship Day") and the Amigo secreto (“Secret friend”)I are quite popular and usually celebrated together on the 14 of February (one exception is Colombia, where it is celebrated on September 20th). The 14th of every month marks a love-related day in Korea, although most of them are obscure. From January to December: Candle Day, Valentine‘s Day, White Day, Black Day, Rose Day, Kiss Day, Silver Day, Green Day, Music Day, Wine Day. Movie Day, and Hug Day. In Iranian culture, Sepandarmazgan is a day for love, which is February 17. Valentine's day is currently celebrated in Iran despite some restrictions made by government: young Iranian boys and girls are seen on this day going out and buying gifts and celebrating. “Wt: . ea. ' Other dates to note February 16 is Family Day in Ontario â€" spend some quality time with your family. Why not have Members invite family Members to your meeting? February 19 is WI Day â€" What does WI Mean to you? March 8 is International Women’s Day - Celebrate women...ce|ebrate yourself! April 22 is Earth Day Canada - What are you doing to protect the environment? ‘

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