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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 4, 2009 - 15 Valentine's Day Share the history of compassion on St. Valentine's Day (NC)--There are many legends surrounding the history of St. Valentine's Day. All the various tales revolve around a noble character who lived in third century Rome named Valentine. Some say he was a selfless priest who married young soldiers to their maidens even though it was forbidden by Emperor Claudius II who thought young men made better soldiers if they had no wife and children. Yet another story tells of how St. Valentine may have been martyred for attempting to show compassion to Christians escaping harsh Roman prisons where they were often tortured. Still another tale suggests that Valentine was in prison himself and pined for his lady love, so he sent her a love letter signed "From your Valentine" before he was put to death--possibly around 270 A.D. True or not, history characterizes St. Valentine as a sympathetic, heroic, and compassionate figure. In today's modern times there are many ways to continue St. Valentine's spirit of care and compassion for others. Like St. Valentine you can show compassion by: Volunteering your time. Time is a precious commodity and when you spend it on someone who maybe doesn't get a lot of attention, like a lonely senior citizen, it will warm both their heart and yours. stop with you, find a way to do something Feeding a hungry child. You can make a compassionate for someone else. donation to give a food basket, clean water to drink, or even an art 3-COURSE kit to make them feel happy and EXPRESS LUNCH BUFFET cared for. It's a compassionate gesture that makes an impact in a real way. It's as convenient as logging on to your computer in your own home and visiting charitable webAvailable from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Monday to Friday. Taxes and gratuity not included. sites like www.ccfcanada.ca. Paying it forward. When someone does a good deed on your for behalf, be sure to show that good$ will to another person. Don't let it $ 8.99 SUNDAY BRUNCH Available from 11:30am to 2:00pm Taxes & gratuity not included 1 5.95 Personalize Valentine's Day gifts for your loved ones (NC)--Valentine's Day is approaching. Why not break the mould and get your loved ones something different from the traditional flowers and chocolates. Both items are great to receive but there are some additional ways you can personalize a gift for your loved one to make it more meaningful Here are few ways to make your Valentine's gift more personal. Get it engraved. Even a generic gift like a pen or key chain can be made personal and heart felt if you get your loved one's name or initials engraved on it. Most stores can do it while you wait. Commemorate a shared event. We all have photos of fun events and occasions we've shared with that special someone. For Valentine's, grab one of those photos and put it in a fabulous frame. Wrap it with fancy paper and bows along with a love letter that tells why you thought sharing that day with them was so special. Match a donation of your love for your love. February is one of the coldest months of the year. If the thought donning your winter boots and heavy coat to flavoured popcorn, home baked cookies make a mad dash to the mall for a or crunchy pickles shows that you care Valentine's Day gift doesn't appeal to you, about them so much that you even notice why not stay in the comforts of your own the little things. home and visit websites like www.ccfcanada.ca to purOPEN UNTIL DJ 3:00 AM chase a gift of love. 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