BELATED VALENTINE'S DAY WISHES!!!

LOVE AND ROMANCE !!!

Valentine's day is being celebrated by many countries of the world on 14th of February, each year, though it is not a public holiday.   This, of course, known as "Saint Valentine's Day", as well. Actually, what is this Valentine's Day?

In ancient days, Priest Valentine of Rome has performed weddings for soldiers, who were forbidden to marry in Rome, under Roman Emperor.  As a result, though St. Valentine was imprisoned by then Emperor of Rome, he was remembered by everyone as "Saint Valentine" and this 14th of February became a world famous Valentine's Day.  But, there is no link of Valentine and romantic love until 14th century.  

In this scenario, this day came into consideration of young lovers in the recent days.  On this day, couples are exchanging red roses, gifts, candy and Valentine Greeting Cards.  A lot of programs are being organized by several social institutions to entertain young lovers.  They arrange fun trips to beautiful places, parties and festivals for romantic lovers to participate in them.   

Do we need a particular day to love and being loved?  Can't we love each other every day and keep our hearts full of romance in every minute?  Ask your heart and let me have a proper answer for this question. Perhaps, some people would like to celebrate a particular day of Love.  But, think twice!!! We cannot go on, without love.  

We need love from somebody.  Our planet is floating on love.  Without love, we cannot think of anything.  Every man and woman need love.  Love can bring any hard bitten person to a mild and tender-hearted person.    

Everybody expect love from their closely associated family members, friends and mates.  Animals and birds, too, need love.  Love birds are famous among lovers.  All living beings need love and romance.  Love spreads over generations to generations.  Real love cannot welcome hatred, jealous or antagonism.  

Let's keep love and romance with us all day long!  Love should not last!  Love does not have any barriers, such as age, colour, race or religion.  So, we celebrate Valentine's Day every second of the Year, until the world famous Love Day of 14th of February will be dawning!!! 

Keep Love! Keep Romance! Keep life moving forward ..................!!!

- Shrimal Champika Wickremasinghe -