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From Imbolc and Lupercalia to Valentine's Day: ...
12 Feb 2024
In this EspadasYMás blog, we embark on a fascinating journey through time to discover the origins of the Valentine's Day . We will explore the ancient traditions of Imbolc and Lupercalia...
12 Feb 2024
4 min
From Imbolc and Lupercalia to Valentine's Day: ...
Hello everyone! In this blog of EspadasYMás, we embark on a fascinating journey through time to discover the origins of Valentine's Day . We will explore the ancient traditions of Imbolc and Lupercales , and how these pagan festivals have some connection to the celebration we know today. For Valentine's Day, we have incredible offers and discounts on our website , from 20 to 50 percent, yes yes you heard right, items at half price and discount codes, don't think twice and go to Espadasymas.com! Valentine's Day Products! In fact, if you are still hungry for more, we bring you a couple of recommendations about products from our website that will surely delight many: WADO ICHIMONJI KATANA SWORD OF CONAN THE BARBARIAN SILVER SWORD GERALT OF RIVIA Imbolc: The light that returns At the beginning of February, the ancient Celts celebrated Imbolc, a festival that marked the beginning of lactation in sheep and the arrival of spring. Offerings of milk, bread and beer were prepared, and seeds were blessed for the next planting. Imbolc was a festival of light, hope and renewal, and was deeply linked to the Celtic goddess Brighid, goddess of poetry, healing and forging, linked to fire. (Later, after the Christianization of Ireland, she would be known as Saint Brigid of Kildare.) Check out our best-selling products! Lupercalia: Sensuality and fertility in ancient Rome From February 13 to 15, the city of Rome was transformed by the celebration of Lupercalia. Young Roman men, known as Luperci, ran through the streets whipping women with goatskin straps in a ritual to increase fertility. It was not an act of violence, but a ritual to increase the fertility that women sought, a party full of mischief and sensuality, especially for these young men. The festival, full of mystery and sensuality, honored Lupercus, god of fertility and protector of flocks. Our swords! From pagan festivals to Valentine's Day: A cultural transformation With the arrival of Christianity, Lupercalia was banned by Pope Gelasius I in 494 as pagan and licentious. Instead, February 14 was established as the day of St. Valentine, a priest who had been martyred for performing secret marriages. Behind the figure of Saint Valentine lie the stories of three Italian saints with the same name, all of whom died on 14 February in the 3rd century. One of them met his fate in Africa, another was beheaded by order of the Emperor Claudius II, and the third, a bishop of Terni, also suffered the same fate at the hands of the emperor. The legend we know of, that of the brave priest who defied Emperor Claudius II by secretly marrying couples, seems to be an amalgamation of the stories of these three Valentinis. However, there is no historical evidence to confirm that any of them performed actions that directly link them to romantic love. Check out our katanas! Valentine's Day: Beyond romance Although today Valentine's Day is mainly associated with romantic love, this was not always the case. During the Middle Ages, friendship and affection in general were celebrated, with letters and gifts being exchanged between family and friends. It was in the 19th century that the holiday took on a more commercial and romantic character. How will you celebrate Valentine's Day? Today, the celebration of Valentine's Day continues to evolve. Each person can give a personal meaning to this day, whether celebrating with a partner, with friends, family or even by themselves. The important thing is that it is a genuine expression of love and affection. Happy celebration to all! Did you enjoy this journey through the history of Valentine's Day? Feel free to share your comments, opinions and enjoy our offers!
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Cinema Day 2024! Popcorn and fun
05 Feb 2024
Cinema Day 2024! Popcorn and fun. Enjoy Cinema Day 2024! Let's talk about The Snow Society, upcoming releases and offers!
05 Feb 2024
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Cinema Day 2024! Popcorn and fun
Cinema Day 2024! Popcorn and fun What could be more exciting than immersing yourself in the unique atmosphere of a movie theater, surrounded by friends and family, waiting for the lights to dim and the screen to come to life? Welcome to the wonderful world of cinema, where emotions are unleashed, stories envelop us and dreams come to life! Today, on a special day that we celebrate with affection, we come together to pay tribute to the seventh art in all its splendor: Cinema Day 2024. It is a day where we remember the magic of movies, the power of visual narrative and the way these stories have touched us over time. Check out our movie swords! At EspadasYMás we are big fans of big screen projections, and we are really fascinated with some of the latest releases. We have been blown away by the incredible story told by "La Sociedad de la Nieve", directed by Bayona, and whose cast of actors has delighted a large number of film buffs, and has put Spanish cinema at the top! If the other day we talked to you about The Witcher and the incredible stories of Geralt of Rivia, today we are going to bring you the upcoming releases of February, so that you do not miss any new work. Although we are not going to deceive you, we are HYPER HYPED with the new season of Andor, which is expected in 2024, and the new Star Wars series in sight. Let's hope they are good ;), as well as with the new series of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Check out our Lord of the Rings articles! But anyway, we're digressing. Let's get to those new releases! On the one hand, we are expecting "Argylle" , the story about a spy novelist with a lot to tell. Also "The Promised Land", a film about the Danish king Frederik V who will seek to change the wild wastelands of Jutland forever (we know that historical films always appeal to our audience :D) and also Vermin , a work that begins with a family drama but will take an unexpected turn closely related to... (no spoilers guys!) On the 9th we will see "The Color Purple", the adaptation of the novel by Alice Walker, set in the southern United States at the beginning of the 20th century and which tells us the adventures of a young African-American woman in this turbulent time. Check out our MegaStore! A premiere that many are waiting for is the FERRARI film that will take us back to the summer of 1957 and show us the exciting story of Enzo Ferrari and his relationship with Formula 1, as well as his personal life. We can't wait to see it! We also find the RE-RELEASE OF DUNE, the spectacular science fiction work, totally cult. But it doesn't stop there! Starting on the 14th we have even more new releases. However, we will tell you about that in another article, since that day, as we all know, is very special and we have some surprises for you! (YES, THEY ARE OFFERS)
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