Beyond Valentine’s Day

February’s hidden holidays and unique ways to celebrate  Happy Valentine’s Day! Or should I say, Women in Sports Day? Or Random Acts of Kindness Day? February is filled with lesser-known, somewhat quirky holidays you probably had no clue existed. They are often overlooked because they don’t seem important, but when you consider the intention behind them—that someone thought these moments were special enough to celebrate—you … Continue reading Beyond Valentine’s Day

Top 5 Movies for this Valentine’s Day 

How to Celebrate with Love on the Big Screen Whether watching solo or on a date, viewing the highs and lows of someone else’s love story from the comfort of a couch is one of the best ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Here are some familiar classics to enjoy this February 14th.  Let’s start with one of the most popular tragic romance movies: Titanic (1997). … Continue reading Top 5 Movies for this Valentine’s Day 

The Lonely and Single Person’s Valentine’s Playlist

For all those who are spending this February 14th alone… February 14th is Valentine’s Day, which means couples getting together for dates, giant flower bouquets that weigh more than a house cat, and an absurd amount of assorted chocolate. It also happens to be the loneliest day of the year for single people. For single people, Valentine’s usually means watching couples, maybe a rom-com or … Continue reading The Lonely and Single Person’s Valentine’s Playlist

What is Love?

Let’s Find Out! “It means a lot of things. It could mean compassion, passion, trust, and communication.” Caitlyn Owusu, 11th grade. “Love is God, 1 Corinthians 13.” Lois Boateng, 12th grade. “Love means a lot. It’s love. I can’t define it. It’s truthfulness.”  Sean Hillery, 11th grade. “Liking someone for who they are. Not just how they look.” Abi Maja, 9th grade. “Love means doing … Continue reading What is Love?

How To Make Valentine’s Special

Activities to make Valentine’s Day intimate for your relationship Across the world, Valentine’s Day is recognized as the day of love, both for yourself and to share with others. The day was named after St. Valentine, a Christian martyr who lived during the peak of the Ancient Roman Empire. The holiday follows both Ancient Roman and Christian traditions, which include expressing your affection to your … Continue reading How To Make Valentine’s Special