President's Message
Happy Valentine’s Month!!
So, who doesn’t enjoy a little trivia!!!
See how many of these fun facts you may know.
Gifted flowers provide a message to the receiver based on the
flower colors. For instance, a bouquet of yellow acacia
(concealed love) with jonquils (I desire a return of affection) and
snowdrops (hope) sends the message that you secretly adore the
recipient and hope those feelings are reciprocated.
A puzzle purse made of paper and folded in a special way to be
read in a certain order, reveals a section of writing with a small
gift in the center.
After WWII, Germans put their own spin on the day by gifting
large gingerbread heart cookies and incorporating images of
pigs (symbols of good luck) in their Valentine greetings.
In the Philippines, thousands of couples marry at once during
mass marriages held on February 14 as a cost cutting measure.
February 14 is the most popular anniversary date.
In Japan, women gift chocolates to men…romantic partners,
colleagues, classmates or just friends.
As friends in Encore, I think we should follow the traditions in
part of Latin America, Estonia and Finland and recognize
friendships.
From one Encore member to another, I wish you all the Happi-
est Valentine’s Day!!
Kathy Rainey
President's Message
Happy Valentine’s Month!!
So, who doesn’t enjoy a little trivia!!!
See how many of these fun facts you may know.
Gifted flowers provide a message to the receiver based on the
flower colors. For instance, a bouquet of yellow acacia
(concealed love) with jonquils (I desire a return of affection) and
snowdrops (hope) sends the message that you secretly adore the
recipient and hope those feelings are reciprocated.
A puzzle purse made of paper and folded in a special way to be
read in a certain order, reveals a section of writing with a small
gift in the center.
After WWII, Germans put their own spin on the day by gifting
large gingerbread heart cookies and incorporating images of
pigs (symbols of good luck) in their Valentine greetings.
In the Philippines, thousands of couples marry at once during
mass marriages held on February 14 as a cost cutting measure.
February 14 is the most popular anniversary date.
In Japan, women gift chocolates to men…romantic partners,
colleagues, classmates or just friends.
As friends in Encore, I think we should follow the traditions in
part of Latin America, Estonia and Finland and recognize
friendships.
From one Encore member to another, I wish you all the Happi-
est Valentine’s Day!!
Kathy Rainey
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