Moving Valentine’s Day
I’m not so sure I have the authority to do this but I’m not
going to let that stop me. Circumstances have intervened.
It has become necessary. I’m moving Valentine’s Day.
I’ve always assumed Valentine’s Day was secular in nature.
Cupid, the son Venus, the Roman goddess of love, is the
poster child. Candies and flowers decorate its borders.
Love, in this instance, didn’t seem to have a direct connection
to the church.
But, history
tells
me different.
It turns out the holiday may have been a convenient way for the
Catholic church to rid the world of some old Roman traditions they
didn’t much appreciate. That’s all fine and good but the fact that
the church, not
Hallmark, officially declared
the date makes my action a bit more dubious.
I hope Pope Gelasius doesn’t mind.
The reason I’m doing this is to counter a recent change in lifestyle.
The wife and I are now
parents.
We, being lovers (even if, in the future, it’s in that, “Ewww, mom and
dad.” sort of way), would still like to celebrate this romantic holiday.
However, this just isn’t as convenient as it used to be. In other
words, you try to find a babysitter on Valentine’s Day.
An official move should rectify this problem, provided the word doesn’t
get out. You see, we are moving Valentine’s Day but we aren’t
going to tell everyone else. They are free to celebrate on the old
Valentine’s Day, oblivious to the fact that the holiday has been moved.
Go ahead. Give candies on the 14th. We’ll try not to laugh and point.
If you are interested, and this is strictly on the down low, the new
date is the second Saturday of February. Yes, I realize this means
it will no longer occur on the same day every year, making it
more of a kin to Mother’s Day than April Fool’s Day. At least
there’s a precedent for this. I’m all about tradition.
This year, because we got a bit of a late start, it will occur on
the third Saturday of the month. There was a lot of paperwork
to fill out. It’s the exception to the new rule.
I’m also all about personal convenience.
You may worry that I will abuse my newfound power over the calendar.
It must, no doubt, be held responsibly.
Rest easy. Thanksgiving is staying right where it is – for now.
Tina
February 10th, 2003 at 11:20 am #
Let us watch Cam for you to give you a night out sometime. . .