The Meaning of Valentine by Millie Slavidou

February 22, 2019February 22, 20192 Comments

A word that today is associated with love and romance, you might think that it is obvious where the word comes from: surely it is simply from the name of the saint whose feast day is celebrated in February? Saint Valentine. However, there is more to it than that. The name is where it all … Continue reading The Meaning of Valentine by Millie Slavidou

In Search of Health

January 25, 2019Leave a comment

Where does Health come from? Of course you think you know the answer. Health comes from eating well, no smoking, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, regular exercise and all the rest of it. But I am not talking here about that aspect of health. Instead, I am looking at where the word came from. … Continue reading In Search of Health

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The Meaning of Valentine by Millie Slavidou

In Search of Health