Tush watchers day (Feb 14)

     Valentine was a priest of the third century. The story goes that he was jailed  and awaiting execution for "christian activities."  He sent a final love letter.  And thus the ritual of sending valentines began many years later.

     Before christianity it was  a celebration to honor the goddess Juno.  Greek patron of marriage.  Cupid (alias) EROS with an arrow is part of this ritual.

     A feast was held, girls names were placed in a container, and the boys picked a name.  Boy and girl then remained 'paired' for the remainder of the festival.

     More recently, Christianity has distanced itself from the festival. Known as Saint Valentines day until recent times, they took away the saint making it Valentines day.  Probably because old traditions are making a comeback, an embarrassment to some.  In modern times on valentines day, police all over the world make a special effort.  They check out motel and hotel rooms,searching  for underage 'paired' valentine celebrations.

Look at a drawing of a heart, depicting love and affection.  Doesn't even come close to what a real heart looks like....

Happy derrière watchers day