Valentines Day Traditions and Origins Retold
The article recounts historical roots of Valentine’s Day from the Roman festival of Lupercalia to Saint Valentine’s martyrdom. It notes early gifts of flowers, poems, and true-love lotteries, with legends about birds pairing and a girl marrying the first man seen on Valentine’s Day. It also offers light hearted reminders for modern lovers facing the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lochinvar
Valentine
Claudius II
Tor
Cupid
England
Panhellenic to award three Phoenix scholarships at luncheon
Phoenix Panhellenic Association plans a Saturday luncheon at Camelback Inn to award three $350 scholarships. Miss Ann Johnson, Miss Janet Norman, and Miss Terry Perkins will present the awards. The event features Saks Fifth Ave fashions and Paul Johnson jewelry with an “Age of Aquarius” theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Panhellenic Association
Camelback Inn
Aquarius
Saks 5Th
Huse John Scroll
Ann Johnson
Kappa Kappa Gamma
University of Arizona
Janet Norman
Kappa Alpha Theta
Arizona State University
Terry Perkins
Delta Gamma
Shine
Cholla
Maricopa County
U of A
Fund Drive
Alex Crutchfield
Valley High School
Ball
T. Patrick Flood
John Lundin
Valley Alumni Association
Lee Perry
Tonto School
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department
Scottsdale
Adult Dancers Association
E. Oak St
The
Valley Chapter
American Association of Retired Persons
Adult Center
Citrus Way
Phoenix
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Charles II
Alpha Omicron
Epsilon Sigma. Alpha
Arizona Press Women
Central District
APW
Francisco Grande Hotel
Casa Grande
Beta Sigma Phi
Robert Krafthofer
E. Citrus Way
W. Leonard Moore
N. Invergordon Rd
Xi-Alpha-Rho
Bill Clark
E. Exeter Blvd
Manley Fox
John Rothan
Mmes
John Ricketts
William,Moore
Joe Young
Valentine Queen
Xi Alpha “Theta Chapter
Beta Sigma -Phi
Gordon Hart
E. Vista Dr
Phoenix Indian Center
Mines
Bob Burns
Minor Cole
Papago Plaza
Muriels
Fifth Avenue
Arizona
Bankamericard
Prest
Laza
Peerle Cleig
Arcadia Plaza
E. Indian School
48Th St
Mario
Continental Academy OF Beauty
Ationa
Crystal Fitzgerald
West 1St Avenue
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