In European folklore February has been a fertility month for humans of forest and fields long before we got St. Valentine's feast ordered by the pope in 496.
"To-morrow is Saint Valentine's day,
All in the morning betime,
And I a maid at your window,
To be your Valentine" (Hamlet 4.5.48-51)
I hope you and your family is making Valentine cards for your friends and loved ones. Here are a few ideas to connect you and your family to the Valentine tradition and the outdoors.
Make a heart for the birds
It is a traditional belief or story that on Valentine's Day birds find their mates. They have to find each other early in the year to make sure their children will be strong before the fall arrives.
What better Valentine gift can we give our bird friends than to give them some extra energy this winter? Make some suet cake hearts.You will attract western bluebirds, chickadees, jays, towhees, warblers, woodpeckers and more to your backyard.
Make snow hearts
Have snow, make some snow hearts
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Wear a safety heart
Remember getting some outdoor time doesn't have to be hard. Walking to school and to activities also counts. Being visible this time of year is important for both kids and adult and can prevent accidents. So please wear a safety reflector heart and be safe on the road. On Valentine's Day have a heart reflector hunt.
Winter Valentine's Day picnic
Dress the youngster s warmly; grab the summer picnic blanket, your favorite Valentine picnic treats and head out to have an afternoon of winter fun. Some Valentine treats we like is Valentine Cupcakes and Norwegian heart shaped waffles (kept in warm bag)
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