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Weddings are that special occasion where two people come together to celebrate their love for one another. Yet, was it always this way? How did marriage come to be, and what is the meaning behind some of the many strange traditions observed today?

We assume that marriage has always been a sanctimonious tradition; however marriage was not originally about “holy matrimony” or “true love.” The original intent of marriage was to insure a safe environment for the bringing up of children, as well as the acquisition and transfer of property. Indeed it is the rather superficial “marriage of convenience” which can be viewed as the original meaning of marriage. Eventually marriage became more about love, and less about property. Throughout that time, though, numerous different traditions and superstitions have surfaced. Here are just a few of these.

In Ghana, Africa, location is everything. Women in Ghana are viewed as the life force of the tribe. After all, they were where all the great warriors and chiefs came from. Because of this, Zulu culture referred to women as “the great homes.” Because of this status, it was considered customary for the husband to be, to move to his bride’s village.

The Mande people of Africa practice clitoridectomies (female circumcision). During this time, the women are taught how to be good wives. They are also taught a special “secret” language that is only spoken by married women.

A common African tradition is “jumping over the broom.” The broom has become a symbol of the sweeping out of the old, to welcome in the new. The part about jumping over is actually of North American origin. It was from the days of slavery, when slaves were not allowed to marry. By jumping over the broom, the couple was solidifying the seriousness of their marriage.

In 1076, in Europe, it was decreed that no man should give away his daughter, or other female relative, without a priestly blessing. Interestingly enough, it wasn’t until the 16th century that priests were even required to perform wedding ceremonies. Another interesting medieval tradition: women at the time would pluck their hairlines in order to attain higher foreheads, which were considered more attractive at the time.

Conservative/Orthodox Jews have a neat tradition where the bride walks 3 to 7 times around her husband to be. This is done to signify that she is a protective wall for her husband, and that by stepping inside, their family status has changed. Ah, but what of the breaking of glass? This is done to represent the many, many tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people. It acts as a reminder of those bad times.

Interestingly, the Muslim faith doesn’t really celebrate weddings. A marriage is strictly an officious occasion. The marriage occurs inside an office, rather than a mosque. The wedding is viewed as a private civil/religious contract. The only real tradition here is that the groom must give his bride a dower to serve as insurance for her future.

Japanese (Shinto) weddings are also small and private affairs, though they are far more elaborate. Both bride and groom sip three times from three separate cups of sake. It is done to guarantee luck and happiness in the marriage.

Chinese brides are given chestnuts and jujubes. This was done with the wish of the bride to conceive a son as soon as possible. Brides wear red dresses to symbolize the color of love and joy. As we shall see further down, Europeans viewed the color red in a completely different light.

Speaking of Europeans, many Eastern orthodox ceremonies featured the placement of wreaths on the heads of both bride and groom. It was done to symbolize their place as king and queen of the heavenly kingdom of Earth.

With such a wide variety of traditions out there, it is interesting to note that two of them are almost universal among human culture: the wedding veil and the wedding ring.

The Veil

Wedding veils saw their origin among the Romans. Ancient Romans believed that women were particularly susceptible to possession by demonic spirits during weddings (perhaps they had a lot of runaway brides back then). The veil was used to “confuse” these spirits. To further help the bride out, bridesmaids were dressed in clothing similar to the bride’s. They were to act as decoys for these demons.

When Christianity took over, the veil was changed to represent chastity and modesty. This really took off in Britain during the 1800s. During some Eastern ceremonies, the groom is not allowed to remove his wife’s veil until after the ceremony. Jewish faith took the exact opposite approach. In some Jewish ceremonies, the groom first validates that the bride is his intended, before placing the veil over her face.

The Ring

Wedding rings are probably the oldest wedding traditions out there. They can be traced back over four thousand years, to the Egyptians. Ancient Egyptians would make rings out of twisted pieces of plants. The ring was meant to symbolize a love with no end. Egyptians and Romans both placed the ring on the 4th finger of the female’s left hand. This was done out of the belief that there was a vein on the 4th finger that connected directly to the heart. It was called the “vena amoris,” or “love vein.” When Christianity became the dominant religion of Europe, the vena amoris was replaced with a holy seal. Priests would take the wedding ring and touch the first three fingers of the left hand (thumb, index and middle) while reciting: “the father, the son and the holy ghost.” Upon reaching the 4th finger, the ring was placed on it to seal the marriage.

For a long while the ring went from being a symbol of endless love, to that of ownership. The Romans used it like a branding. It was worn by the husband’s wife, to signify his ownership over her. Two thousand years ago, in Asia, this ownership concept was taken to a new level with “puzzle rings.” These were rings that were worn by brides as a sign of loyalty. If a bride were to take her puzzle ring off, it would fall to pieces. These pieces could then only be put back together by knowing the solution to the puzzle.

So what of the history of other common wedding traditions?

One interesting tradition is the presence of a flower on the buttonhole of the groom. The flower matches one of the flowers in the bride’s bouquet. This was a holdover from medieval times, when a knight would wear his lady’s colours in order to signify his love for her. I suppose that means that in one small way, chivalry isn’t dead.

Then we have the confetti. Prior to being paper, confetti was originally a mix of
rose petals, rice and grain. Before that, it consisted of various sweets which were thrown over the couples as they emerged from the church. It originated in Italy. In fact, confetti is Italian for: candy.

Finally, what “history of weddings” article would be complete, without a brief rundown of some popular wedding superstitions?

The day that a wedding took place, was considered to be vitally important. As such, a little rhyme was concocted to allow future couples to pick the appropriate days for their marriage.

Monday for wealth
Tuesday for health
Wednesday the best day of all
Thursday for losses
Friday for crosses
Saturday for no luck at all

Then there was the month. Depending on what month one was married in, one’s marriage could be glorious or tragic. By far the worst month of all, was May. This was due to the historic pagan belief that May was the start of summer. This was celebrated by the festival of Beltane (commonly called May Day, now). As part of the festival, couples were encouraged to have outdoor orgies to bless the crops and the Earth. Because of this, it was considered a bad month for a newly monogamous couple to marry. The best month of all, for marriage, was June. This was because June was named after the Roman goddess of love: Juno. Interestingly, June is now the second most popular month for marriages. August has recently taken over the top spot for weddings.

Next we come to the bridal dress itself. While most brides today marry in white (which symbolizes maidenhood), the tradition is only as old as the 16th century. Prior to that, brides chose whatever colour dress they would like. There was a general rule of thumb though.

Married in White, you have chosen right,
Married in Blue, your love will always be true,
Married in Pearl, you will live in a whirl,
Married in Brown, you will live in a town,
Married in Red, you will wish yourself dead,
Married in Yellow, ashamed of your fellow,
Married in Green, ashamed to be seen,
Married in Pink, your spirit will sink,
Married in Grey, you will go far away,
Married in Black, you will wish yourself back.

Green dresses were viewed as being a sign of promiscuity. This lead to the old saying that a woman “has a green gown.” This was meant to signify that she was rolling around in grassy fields. Back then, only Irish women were considered “okay” in a green bridal gown.

Last, but not least, we have the classic wedding rhyme: Something old, something new. It started back in Victorian times, but what does it mean?

Something old: This represents the friends of the couple and the hopes that they will remain friends throughout the marriage. This was traditionally represented by an old garter which would be given to the bride to be, by a happily married woman. It was done in the hope that the happiness would be passed onto the new couple.

Something new: The happy and prosperous future of the newlyweds.

Something borrowed: This is something lent by the bride’s family. It is often an item that is highly valued, and that the bride must return after the wedding in order to ensure good luck.

Something blue: This is an Israelite tradition. The bride would wear a blue ribbon in her hair to symbolize fidelity.

There is one more part to the rhyme that is often omitted:

And a silver sixpence in your shoe: The placement of money in the bride’s shoe was done to ensure wealth and prosperity in the lives of the new couple. For some reason or another, this portion of the tradition doesn’t appear as popular. Perhaps that is why so many couples run into money problems?

So, when you are consulting the “Ms. Manners” of wedding etiquette, remember, it’s mostly just folk lore. Just be sure to bring the ring.

The Iconoclast is a student at the University Of New Mexico and part of the web building team at Gifteteria.com. View Wedding and Shower gifts at www.gifteteria.com/WeddingPage.html

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Every bride and groom who decides to have their wedding outside of a church usually already have a good idea of where they want their ceremony preformed. Many couples have planned their wedding in a park or beautiful garden area. If you are trying to decide where you want to make your memories, here are a few considerations to think about if a garden wedding is on your list.

Many things should be thought about before planning your garden wedding; however the biggest factor that could ruin your dream garden is the weather. It’s okay to go ahead with your plans as is, however you should have a backup location chosen or be prepared to set up a tent in the event the weatherman has made a mistake! You can also talk to your florist about weatherizing flowers and helping to protect them in the event bad weather should become a factor. Mother Nature cannot create magic, so using common sense is necessary.

When planning a garden wedding, remember that the weather can also take its toll on food. If you intend to have dairy products, such as butter, cheese or mayonnaise, hot weather may spoil them and leave you with hungry guests. Think about serving hot food that will stay preserved in hot weather. You can also create ice bowls, in which you place dishes in bowls of ice, keeping them cool and helping them to last longer.

Another factor to take into consideration when planning a garden wedding is the noise level. Visit the garden and listen before making your decision. Is traffic going to cause a problem? It is not romantic to say your vows while horns are honking and tires are squealing! Also, is the garden located in a busy park? Will there be children playing close by and families picnicking? Stop and listen for sounds that may become a problem in making your day special.

Wedding attire is another thought to be considered when planning your garden wedding. While choosing attire for yourself and your wedding party, keep in mind that with hot climates and sticky temperatures, heavily lined dresses may not be suitable for the outdoors. A sweaty wedding party will not compliment your big day and will create misery for those who want to help make this day special. Also keep away from heels, which can sink into grass, making walking down the aisle awkward for everyone.

The guests also need to be thought about when planning your garden wedding. Although they will be sitting comfortably listening to you and your groom exchange vows, think about restroom facilities. Are the restrooms clean and free of unpleasant smells? If not, you may think about renting clean, portable facilities for the day.

Even if you take all of these things into consideration when planning your garden wedding, mishaps may still occur, however using these tips can help to make your day just the way you want it to be: memorable.

Kirsten Hawkins is an event planner from Nashville, TN. Visit www.wedding411.net/ for more event planning tips, strategies, and resources.

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The ceremony of marriage is normally governed by the religious formularies of the church to which the bride may belong, which chooses the clergyman for its performance.

The bride has usually two bridesmaids, and the groom the same number of groomsmen. This number is not set in stone, and it may be increased. The proper Victorian marriage is customarily performed at 12 o’clock in the day, at the church, which is first entered by the bride resting on the arm of her father, uncle, or the person is to “give her away.” Next comes the groom, with the mother or closest female relative. The groomsmen and bridesmaids, arm in arm follow them. The immediate relatives complete the procession to the altar, where the bride and groom take their places in advance, with the parents closely behind, and the rest gathered in a group about them.

The groom is responsible for providing the wedding ring, and have it in readiness at the proper moment when called upon to place it on the brides ring finger. The ring is placed on the third finger from, but not counting the thumb of the left hand.

After the wedding ceremony is complete, the question sometimes arises whether the bride is to be kissed by the groom. Traditionally, the kiss is considered improper behavior, but it is, of course, common practice today. Finally, all their friends and family in the church congratulate the bride and groom. Elderly relatives may kiss the bride in congratulation. Queen Victoria herself was kissed by the Duke of Sussex, but not by Prince Albert.

The married couple then return to the bride’s house together, taking precedence of all, and, on arrival, assume a standing position at one end of the reception-room and await the coming of the invited guests, who, as they enter, are conducted by the groomsmen to offer their congratulations. The usual breakfast or lunch closes the ceremony.

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Living in the US makes one feel free - free to do anything, free to live, free to love, free from traditions. While this is true, there are still many practices done during wedding that renders this memorable event with a distinct American touch. Here are some:

Starting from the engagement, Americans can think of unique ways to personalize their wedding. As there really isn’t any engagement tradition, the more unique the marriage proposal is done, the better.

For most wedding preparations, the engaged couple visits their parents to inform them of their recent engagement.

At times, the engaged couple hosts an engagement party. The engagement party costs less than a wedding reception since most of the time, the menu will only include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Therefore, if the couple is on a tight budget, they can just invite more guests to the engagement party if they plan to limit the number of guests during the wedding.

Most wedding preparations have a bridal shower given by the maid of honor and the bridesmaids. The groom may also have a bachelor party the night before the wedding but he has to be careful not to drink too much.

Wedding invitations should include response cards to quickly inform the couple whether the person has accepted or declined the invitation. The wedding invitations should also be sent within four to six weeks before the event.

Usually, there is a rehearsal dinner in which the wedding party and guests came from far places to be present at the wedding attend. It was practiced that the groom’s parents pay for this dinner.

A bridal luncheon may be hosted for the bride’s attendants during the wedding day. However, time constraints may not permit this to be part of the schedule for the wedding day. Likewise, the groom may also host a groom’s dinner for his groomsmen.

Interestingly, even if the couple is not very religious, they still prefer a religious ceremony. However, this may pose a problem since in America people of different faiths and religious backgrounds get married.

Even if there are few people who believe in bad luck, some couples still make sure that the groom does not see his bride until she starts waking on the aisle.

It is still practiced that the groom and his groomsmen enter the church through a side door. The bride will then walk down the aisle with her father. In some cases when both her father and stepfather brought up the bride, she may ask them both to escort her.

During a formal reception, there is usually a bridal table where the couple and the attendants sit. Also, food and drinks should be served as the guests appear at the reception.

Before, gift giving used to depend on what the guest will feel useful for the couple. Now, it is better to register for gifts so the guests will know what to bring that the couple will need.

Upon receiving an engagement or wedding gift, it is better to send a thank you note apart from saying “thank you” to the giver. This should be sent within two weeks upon receipt of the gift. Make a personalized thank you note, instead of using an impersonal generic thank you note.

These are just some American practices during weddings. Whether one chooses to this or prefers to have a very different wedding, what’s more important is that American’s still believe in the wedding vow, “For better or worse, ’til death do us part.”

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Sure, it may appear to be neurotic, though in fact sportsbook gambling is actually merely for fun and to team up with fellow sports maniacs. Here, you’ll be able to risk a a little sum of lettuce and nonetheless enjoy yourself. Beyond, here are a number of basic remarks to help everyone get started sportsbook gambling.

To wager, you will be best advised to check out a sportsbook bets site, i.e. a setup that offers sportsbook bets site. In the USA, there are four states where to go for sportsbook gambling in a legitimate manner, but beyond legality you may go for it essentially anywhere so long as you pin down a bookie *and* happen to be of age. Many of the games you’ll be able to bet on are pro plus, naturally, college league basketball plus college football, professional hockey, professional hockey, plus, naturally, bets on both dog and horse racing. You may bet money on the comprehensive score of a contest, on what round a given opponent will be vanquished, and even if a given coin toss in a contest comes out heads or tails.

The betting establishment depend on mere figures make it easier for you choose which club you feel is most likely will make it. First off, there’s the spread, that is to say advantage pertaining to a weaker contestor that is anticipated to go down by a specified number points. Evidently, this comprises the odds maker’s practice of offering evenhanded lays for a sportsbook. To take a practical example, you may wager on a party that is anticipated to go down and and nonetheless make money on the bet so long as the contestor does actually take a licking by a specified number of points.

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are known world-wide for their contributions to the evolution of art. Both artists, although possessing completely different styles, became two of Mexico’s most famous people and in turn revolutionized the world of art. This dynamic pair was not only known for their talent and vision, but also for their stormy love affair that would last over thirty years. Theirs was a love inspired by mutual beliefs and passions. However, often throughout the course of their turbulent relationship, they were viewed as immature school children displaying bouts of jealousy and anger. Despite their problems, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera overcame the obstacles and their love proved enduring.

Frida Kahlo once said, “I suffered two grave accidents in my life. One in which a streetcar knocked me down… The other accident is Diego.” Without a doubt, from the moment Kahlo met Rivera in 1922, their relationship was difficult. At the young age of 15, Kahlo met Rivera at the National Preparatory School where she was a student and he a teacher. Despite their age difference and the fact that Rivera was married to Lupe Marin, Kahlo swore that some day she would have a child by Rivera. Although her desire to be with Rivera was merely a fantasy at the time, still she would try to win his attention and incite his wife’s jealousy by playing practical jokes. As it turned out, fate would later intervene and the seemingly odd pair would come together.

After their initial meeting, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera parted ways and did not see each other for some time. It was not until 1928 that the pair crossed paths again, thanks to the photographer and revolutionary, Tina Modotti. When Modotti reintroduced the two artists, the circumstances were more favorable as Rivera was no longer married to Lupe. Immediately, Kahlo and Rivera realized that they had much in common, including their artistic and political passions. In August, 1929, as the political climate was deteriorating in Mexico, Frieda Kahlo and Diego Rivera were married.

During the year that Kahlo and Rivera married, Rivera’s artistic career expanded internationally. In 1930, the couple left for San Francisco and one year later, for New York and Detroit. Up until that time, Kahlo was simply known as Rivera’s charismatic wife and was not yet respected as an influential artist. This would change in 1932, when Kahlo experienced a devastating miscarriage. While she was recovering, Kahlo, known for her very personal and intimate style, painted a self-portrait entitled ‘Miscarriage in Detroit’. This was to be the first of several poignant and startling astute self-portraits that would rocket Kahlo to stardom in the artistic world.

In the following years, Kahlo continued to cement her reputation as an artistic great, but the question of where to live was posing a strain on her marriage. Rivera had fallen in love with the United States, while Kahlo loathed the country and wanted to remain in Mexico. After much heated debate, the couple returned to Mexico in 1935 only to encounter their biggest problem yet. Soon after arriving home, Rivera had an affair with Kahlo’s younger sister Christina, and Kahlo was devastated by her husband and her sister’s betrayal of trust. Although the couple finally reconciled, Rivera’s affair had marked a turning point in their relationship and both partners would subsequently succumb to infidelity and betrayal.

In 1940, the couple divorced for reasons they refused to divulge, but they still frequently made public appearances. Over the course of several years, both artists were involved in other relationships, but in 1950, as Kahlo’s health was deteriorating, the pair were reunited and remarried. Some speculated that Kahlo used her failing health as a means to hold Rivera’s attention, but despite these rumors, it could not be denied that Frieda Kahlo was dying and Diego Rivera was there to comfort her.

Despite the infidelities and the passionate disputes, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s love endured. In 1954, when Frida passed away, it was Diego who was by her side. The love affair of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera was of epic proportions and inspired their art, making the couple artistic legends.

Betty Botis is an avid art collector and fan of all Diego Rivera’s art. She is also a freelance writer for Diego Rivera Prints at http://www.diego-rivera.org.

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First Date Flutters

Imagine this for a moment, you have met this great potential life partner at your friend’s BBQ the other day, you chatted for what seemed like a few minutes at the party and then noticed the whole afternoon had slipped by, the sparks were flying and now you have been invited to choose the activity for your first date! Do you know the best things to do and say to practically guarantee that there is another great date after the first one? No? Well read on…

In a study published in 2002, anthropologist Helen Fisher PhD of Rutgers University revealed that the feelings created by exercise, surprise and adrenaline are very similar to those that are produced when we fall in love. Use this to your advantage on your quest for a life partner by skipping the candlelight dinner and going skiing, roller-blading, or to a mildly scary movie or best of all, an extreme roller coaster. All these activities will get the blood flowing and stimulate the feel good neurotransmitter called dopamine.

Trust your nose

In another groundbreaking study, Barbara Sommerville and David Gee of the University of Leeds showed that smell or more specifically pheromones below the level of conscious awareness, contribute significantly to our feelings of attraction, desire and even our genetic compatibility!

So when your prospective life partner comes by after moderate exercise give them a sniff! Don’t be obvious about it but check in with your nose. Remember if they are wearing artificial scents or laundry products that are scented this won’t work as well, if at all. If your potential life partner smells great, then go for it! You and he or she are a good match genetically, at least! If Mr. or Ms. life partner to be’s shirt just smells yucky then before you dump this potential life partner find out about stress, health conditions or simply food choices. All of the former can and will effect changes in body chemistry and thus smell. Lastly if your life partner to be’s scent reminds you of a family member watch out because this can be a sign of a close genetic match and a higher likelihood of genetic concerns for a future child.

None of the previous life partner scent tests are by any means empirical proof of a good genetic match but they are valuable indicators that, paired with common sense and or genetic counseling (if the relationship takes off) can give valuable insight into the “rightness” of a potential life partner.

Brain Chemistry 101

When the sparks are flying with your future life partner your brain starts producing neurotransmitters in great quantities. First (for many people anyway!) comes desire or lust with its attendant rise in androgens and estrogens both of which are connected to sexual arousal and gratification. Second as love grows dopamine and norepinephrine levels shoot up increasing feelings of euphoria, excitement and romance. However serotonin, a hormone responsible for positive feelings tends to decline when we fall madly in love which can in some cases trigger feelings of depression if we lose a lover. Third and most important in the life partner relationship is oxytocin and vasopressin the hormones responsible for long term love and peaceful stability after the sometimes stormy seas of early romantic love.

OK So How Do I Use This With My Life Partner?

Because there are three distinct sets of neurotransmitters active during different phases of courtship with your life partner use them to your advantage. Early on in the relationship game, excitement, adrenaline, novel experiences or even a scary movie can lead to heightened sexual arousal. If you look into your prospective life partner’s eyes and share personal details this creates enhanced levels of love building brain chemicals and by doing both you can almost bewitch your partner. Then as the relationship matures and grows build feelings of connection and peace through massage, making love, meditating together and other relaxing peaceful love builders.

There you have it. Better living through chemistry! Brain chemistry in this case, but when it comes to finding your perfect life partner don’t leave it to chance. Use every tool you have to increase your chances of attracting, meeting, dating and creating a great relationship with your very own perfect life partner.

Sasha LeBaron is a retired fire fighter and author of two books as well as many articles on the specific techniques and tools involved with finding your perfect life partner. He lives in the gulf islands of BC, Canada with his perfect life partner and a large fluffy cat. Learn how you can find YOUR perfect life partner in as little as ten minutes per day at http://www.FindYourPerfectLifePartner.com

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You have to return to February 14th in the year 269 AD to understand how Valentines day came about.

269 AD was a bad year for Christians because the Romans didn’t have much in the way of regard for followers of Christ.

The reason was because the Romans were Pantheists and so they believed in several Gods, while Christians believed in only one God.

The notion that there might only be one God made the Romans feel very uneasy because a ‘One God’ idea undermined the very existence of the Roman Empire.

So the Romans reacted to Christians with their strongest weapon - Persecution.

For years to come the local amphitheatres had plenty in the way of stock. Your average Roman could spend Sunday afternoon watching pesky Christians being mauled by lions or dismembered by burly gladiators as the Roman leaders sought to be done with them.

Emerging from this persecution was a man that every card manufacturer and rose grower should be grateful for - a pig headed individual called Valentine.

Valentine was a devout Christian and even the threat of death from the Romans wouldn’t deter him from practicing his religion.

He flaunted his beliefs in front of the Romans - even carrying out secret Christian Marriages in the dead of night - a practice forbidden by Claudius II, the Roman Emperor.

Such blatant disregard for authority had to be stamped out and so as was the custom of the day, the decision was made to put an end to Valentines life.

The date of his execution was set for February 14th.

Concidentially, February 14th was also the day that Romans honoured Juno, the Goddess of women and marriage and queen of all Gods. And Juno day was something of an event in early Rome…

Back then, chaps and lasses led very separate lives - no mixed schools or kissing behind the bicycle sheds.

However, each year in celebration of Juno, young people participated in a game where the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars.

The young bucks of the time drew a girls name from the jar and this became their partner for the Juno festival. It was commonplace for these couples to eventually get married.

The date of Valentines execution coincided with this Roman lottery.

To further add to the mystery surrounding Valentine, legend has it that while Valentine sat in prison awaiting execution he befriended the jailers daughter. How that came about is anyones guess - a jailers daughter befriending a man about to be executed…hmm…

Anyway St. Val and the jailers daughter became bosom pals, and the story goes that on the eve of his execution he sent her a farewell note that he signed ‘From Your Valentine’.

Little did he know that these three little words would be immortalised as an indication of love for centuries to come.

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Blue Skies source the marketing personnel both offline and also online via their site. Said online website makes it uncomplicated for candidates to find possible positions and also apply right away via the website. There have been various critical features to BlueSkiesCareers.co.uk approach and these include; Developing a perfect interpretation 5 the business clients requirements, Supplying in depth reports for each and every retained assignments, issuing timely information in and around the personnel recruitment period.

The business’ know how of dealing with a range of the worlds best businesses and agency networks have helped the recruitment agencies to become a sector best. The recruitment consultants recruit by the well known sector figures and little independent start ups.

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