Valentine's Day

2024 - 2 - 13

Valentine's Day Celebrations and Controversies

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Explore the diverse views and activities surrounding Valentine's Day, from romantic gestures to cultural clashes.

Valentine's Day brings a mix of joy and debates as people around the world celebrate love in various ways. From shagging in secrecy to romantic gestures, the day sparks both excitement and controversies. Musa Mseleku celebrates his wives while international polygamist Kody Brown faces a lonely day. City Hall weddings are fully booked, and the American Scholar ponders on the unusual combination of Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday.

Financial constraints prompt budget-friendly celebrations, sparking discussions on the true essence of the day. Some defend Valentine's Day's traditions while others question its commercialized nature. Gauteng Health surgical teams perform critical surgeries, emphasizing the importance of healthcare.

As the day approaches, TMPD and SAPS officers donate blood, blending romance with noble acts. The intertwining of Fat Tuesday and Valentine's Day adds a quirky twist to the holiday spirit. Despite conflicting views, the day remains significant for various reasons, balancing love, traditions, and practicality.

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Shhh while shagging on Valentines Day (Palatinate)

Luca Hughes Joshi describes some of the issues Valentine's day causes young people.

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Love is in the air as Valentine's Day comes to the tip | NELC (North East Lincolnshire Council)

A loving chef, lovebug and numerous red hearts can be seen around Grimsby Community Recycling Centre as they get in the mood for Valentine's Day.

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Musa Mseleku celebrates his wives on Valentine's Day (Independent Online)

Unlike well-known international polygamist Kody Brown, who will not be spending time with any of his wives this Valentine's Day because they have all left him, ...

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Valentine's Day Is Big for City Hall Weddings (The New York Times)

The Manhattan Marriage Bureau's time slots are fully booked for Valentine's Day, the city clerk said. That is, if everyone shows up.

Valentine's Day - The American Scholar (theamericanscholar.org)

February 14 this year falls on Ash Wednesday. Or should I say that Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine's Day? Either way, I am teaching, and my students ...

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WATCH | Enjoying Valentine's Day on a budget (eNCA)

But in the current economic climate, it doesn't mean you should splurge recklessly especially if you didn't budget for it.

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Valentine's Day (observed) (The Pillar)

Hey everybody,. It's Fat Tuesday, and you're reading The Tuesday Pillar Post. I don't know about all of you, but where I live, today is both Fat Tuesday and ...

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In defense of Valentine's Day (Observer Online)

In her Inside column, Gabrielle Beechert discusses how, even if you're single this year, there are always beautiful things to celebrate on Valentine's Day,

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Is Valentine's Day overrated? (The Student)

The day was also seen as the beginning of bird mating season, a concept that was eventually officially tied to this day of romance by Geoffrey Chaucer. But ...

Gauteng Health surgical teams performs stoma reversal surgeries ... (South African Government)

Stoma reversal, also known as colostomy closure or ileostomy takedown, is a procedure that aims to restore the normal flow of waste through the digestive system ...

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Be creative, don't overspend on Valentine's Day (SowetanLIVE)

Planning and budgeting are essential steps in the journey towards financial wellness. It's vital to learn how these two concepts work together to avoid ...

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Face-off: Corporate greed has ruined Valentine's Day (The Reflector online)

As the bitter, cold January nights turn into still bitter but slightly more tolerable February days, a funny feeling starts to fill the atmosphere.

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Make it make sense: Valentine's Day in the U.S. is a vile experience (Miami Student)

Last weekend, I went flower shopping at Kroger. Walking through the store, I couldn't help but notice the section dedicated to Valentine's Day.

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Commentary: Why I became a Valentine's Day Grinch (The Baltimore Banner)

Wallace Lane once bought the girl the wrong gift and it jaded him on the holiday of love. But now he's willing to give it another chance.

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On combined Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday, religious ... (Los Angeles Times)

Ash Wednesday will be observed Feb. 14. Religious leaders say you can observe it and Valentine's Day without ditching your Catholic obligations.

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TMPD and SAPS officers give gift of life on Valentine's Day (Independent Online)

Members of the police's brass brand serenaded onlookers in the city before braving the needle to donate blood in honour of Valentine's Day.

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A Fat Tuesday and Valentine's Day Fiasco (Alameda Post)

Gil Michaels recalls an unfortunate Valentine's Day involving an unusual alliance, an unopened bottle of wine, and unrequited love.

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When Ash Wednesday Falls on Valentine's Day, Love and Death ... (The New York Times)

What to do when Ash Wednesday, a solemn reminder of human mortality, falls on the same day we gorge on chocolate and romance? Pass out candy hearts that say ...

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