This is the journal of an American Orthodox Christian trying to make it through this life and the Last Judgment.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
What To Do When The World Co-opts an Orthodox Saint.
Honestly, I hated hated St. Valentine's day when I was a kid. I was embarrased to give those mushy greetings to my classmates. I didn't know who St. Valentine was. I always thought it was weird to have to give cards to kids i didn't even like. Now, my son Anslem has a class party scheduled for St. Valentine's Day. Well, now, I love am in awe of St. Valentine. And think the way his memory is being celebrated leaves much to be desired. I want Anselm Samuel to have a better experience, a more Christian experience of this day than I had. So, I was looking around on the internet and found this very helpful site.
That's really cool, thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you - what an excellent resource! In Wales it is a tradition to send cards to one's beloved on St Dwynwen's day http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/Wales-History/StDwynwen.htm.
ReplyDelete