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Date Posted: 17:47:09 02/14/05 Mon
Author: Isabelle
Subject: Well I'm like you on this too Martina, we don't celebrate in France, besides may be a card from your lover/husband/significant other whatever you want to call him. Years later and I still don't understand having to send cards at school from my girls to others... I can understand some chocolates for the teacher but I'm not into sending cards to brothers, sisters, In laws, neighbors etc... But I have to say that my sweetie made me happy today. He is in Ireland and I received a very petty colorful bouquet of tulips with a note to melt my heart, so I'm really happy...
In reply to: Martina 's message, "Valentines Day!?!" on 13:03:50 02/14/05 Mon


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[> I think that V day is a sweet little holiday when we have the chance to say nice things to those around us. For the kids, they LOVE to write out cards to everyone in their classes, then pass them out and have a little party while they open up a nice thought from every classmate. Every child comes home with a whole bag of little cards and sweets. I think it is a nice way for each child to feel special, that everyone in their class gave them a little something. But then as these children get older, they start to give a little something extra to some friends, especially if they are boyfriend/girlfriend or just hoping to be so. By the time we are all adults, it's just a nice day to give a little something special to each other. Flowers and chocolates are popular and easy, but some folks go for the big things, like jewelry or a nice dinner. Basically, it's just a fun little day that helps to break up a long winter, at least around here. That's what I think. -- Lissa, 21:34:23 02/14/05 Mon


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[> [> Well if you put it this way I do understand better, but in France we have 'feast day'. Each day of the year is in honor of a Saint. It is announced everyday on tv or on the radio so nobody misses and you usually get cards, phone calls, presents on this special day. Also we don't celebrate in America, DH like the idea, so we celebrate ... mine is coming next 'g' For my girls, since their names aren't in the Saints calendar, I go by their middle name ( Marie for one and Claire for the other) as for DH, well James is celebrated on it's french equivalent "St Jacques" -- Isabelle, 22:00:59 02/14/05 Mon


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[> [> Hello everyone! I thought this might be a place to ask a question about Joey (age 8 1/2) and a little girl in his class. Somehow they became enemies--I didn't even know this little girl's name until he and his best friend were fighting because Js friend thought J should be nicer to this girl. Today was Valentine's Party day and J came home saying they had a big party but he didn't get a card from 'girl' and I said I thought they had to give cards to everyone. He then said that she had one for him but ripped it up in front of him. Now...I know telling him to like everyone isn't something that is going to happen but I think this was just a bit mean--and I think J was hurt by it. Should I talk to his teacher? I'm not sure if she's aware of this "feud". UGH -- Christine--not very Valentine-y today, 22:42:16 02/14/05 Mon


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[> [> [> Definitely, take it to the teacher and the school. Conflict Resolution is an integral part of the schools now, and I'm sure the school's counselor would be able to talk with the kids involved and help them to get through to the other side on this one. Good luck! And big hugs to you, Mom... it's so hard to watch our kids have to go through things like this. -- Lissa, 09:11:48 02/15/05 Tue


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