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A long, long, time ago
The history of why we celebrate the day and
one of the earliest Valentines in existence.
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Its raining gifts
Not sure what to buy? Let the gift guide
help you fnd the perfect gift for your date.
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Food for thought
Find which restaurants will make your eve-
ning magical.
He loves me, he loves me not
VALENTINES DAY GIFT GUIDE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2006
Singles Holiday
This holiday isnt
just celebrated by
couples anymore.
page 4.
Opinion
Andrew Glendening
has what you need
to know to get some
on V-Day. page 5.
estuardo Garcia
special sections editor
egarcia@kansan.com
On a Budget
What to do when
you want to impress
your date on a dime.
page 6.
Wine Guide
How can I say I love you? Let me count
the ways... hmmm... I can only think of
three - te amo, je taime and I love you.
Perhaps youre like me and completely
dense when it comes to Valentines Day
romance. If you are, I hope the next few
pages might change you from Donald
John to Don Juan. F Garcia is a Lenexa
senior in journalism.
Photo Illustrations by Rachel Seymour
Page Design by Erin Baker
Read to know how
to choose a fne
vintage and not sour
grapes. page 10.
A brief history
of the heart
By Ashley PAte
editor@kansan.com
KAnsAn corresPondent
When one thinks of Valentines Day,
the frst thoughts that probably come to
mind include fowers, chocolate, jew-
elry and Hallmark cards with elaborate
poems professing love to ones signifcant
other. None of these things, however,
have to do with the history of the holiday.
The history of Valentines Day began in
the third century when Claudius II came
to power in the Roman Empire. Accord-
ing to historychannel.com, Claudius II
decided that single men made better sol-
diers than those with wives and families,
and for this reason, he outlawed marriage
for young men his crop of potential
soldiers. A priest named Valentine
disagreed with the Emperor. He secretly
married Cristian couples, but was later
jailed for breaking the law. Historychan-
nel.com cites one legend where Valentine
met a young girl while jailed, perhaps the
jailers daughter, with whom he fell in
love with. Catholic.org says, [Valentine]
was condemned to death when he tried
to convert the Emperor. Before he died,
however the Web site states, it is alleged
that he wrote [the young girl] a letter,
which he signed From your Valentine.
In A.D. 296 he was beaten and stoned
before eventually being beheaded.
According to Catholic.org, Valentine
became the patron saint of affanced
couples, beekeepers, engaged couples,
epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy mar-
riages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, and
young people. In A.D. 496, Pope Gela-
sius marked Feb. 14 as a celebration in
honor of [St. Valentines] martyrdom,
according to the Web site.
One of the oldest existing valentines
is a poem written from a husband to his
wife in 1415. Charles, Duke of Orleans
from France, was captured at the Battle
of Agincourt during the Hundreds Years
War and imprisoned, but still wrote a
poem to his wife. That history of that
poem is published in Chris Fletchers
1000 Years of Literature.
how this holiday
of love got its start
valentines day gift guide 2c UnIVersIty dAIly KAnsAn WednesdAy, FeBrUAry 8, 2006
Catriona Finlayson, a senior press of-
fcer from the British Library in London,
said that a 1477 letter written by Margery
Brews is the oldest known Valentines
message. Brews was engaged to John
Paston, however her dowry was not suf-
fcient. According to BBC News, Brews
asked her mother to put pressure on her
father to increase her dowry while at
the same time telling John that if he loves
her, hell marry her anyway.
Even King Henry V, who led England
from 1413-1422, wanted to give his
beloved a valentine, too. He commis-
sioned writer John Lydgate to create a
valentine note to Catherine of Valois, of
France.
Even though the king was sending
valentines, Valentines Day wasnt popu-
larly celebrated until about the 17th cen-
tury according to historychannel.com.
During the middle of the 18th century, it
became common for friends and lovers
in all social classes to exchange small to-
kens of affection or handwritten notes.
Valentines Day crossed the ocean to
America in the early 1700s.
Today, Valentines Day is not only cel-
ebrated in America, but also in Canada,
Mexico, Britain, France and Australia.
Edited by Nate Karlin
Editors Note: Special thanks to the
British Library in London for contrib-
uting to the story.
Unto my right well-beloved valentine
John Paston, squire, be this bill delivered.
Right reverent and worshipful and my right
well-beloved valentine, I recommend me unto
you full heartedly, desiring to hear of your
welfare, which I beseech Almighty God long
for to preserve unto his pleasure and your
hearts desire. And if it pleases you to hear of
my welfare, I am not in good health of body
nor of heart, nor shall I be till I hear from you.
For there knows no creature what pain
that I endure, And even on the pain of
death I would reveal no more.
And my lady, my mother hath laboured the
matter to my father full diligently, but she can
no more get than you already know of, for
which God knoweth I am full sorry. But if you
love me, as I trust verily that you do, you will
not leave me therefore. For even if you had not
half the livelihood that you have, for to do the
greatest labour that any woman alive might, I
would not forsake you. And if you command
me to keep me true wherever I go, indeed
I will do all my might you to love and never
anyone else. And if my friends say that I do
amiss, they shall not stop me from doing so. My
heart me bids evermore to love you truly over
all earthly things. And if they be never so angry,
I trust it shall be better in time coming.
No more to you at this time, but the Holy
Trinity have you in keeping. And I beseech you
that this bill be not seen by any non earthly
creature save only yourself. And this letter
was written at Topcroft with full heavy heart.
Be your own Margery Brews
Source: British Library in London
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2006 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 3C history
LETTER LOVE
The letter from Margery Brews to John Paston (in a
slightly modernized version of the original text).
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BY ANDREW j. GLENDINING
editor@kansan.com
KANSAN CoRRESpoNDENT
Liz Pollard isnt a fan of Valentines Day.
I just dont think a strong emphasis
should be placed on celebrating feelings
that many people express year-round.
I dont need a holiday to tell someone
how I feel, the Mound City sophomore
said.
But the American consensus dis-
agrees. With most shop fronts decked
out in red and pink and couples all over
the country partaking in the tradition
of Valentines Day, this holiday strongly
emphasizes the need for relationships.
Cara Rogers, Louisburg sophomore,
said an ideal date on Valentines Day
is the traditional dinner by candle-
light with wine and soft music. But
for Rogers, being single this Valen-
tines Day doesnt mean shell be
alone, feeling unloved.
Valentines Day is a special
day set aside to let people know
you care about them, even though
you do that year-round, she said.
Its extra, like a reward, having a
boyfriend on Valentines Day. And
if Im single, I do the same thing I
do every day.
This optimistic view keeps Rog-
ers from the gutter on February
14th. But many singles feel the pres-
sure on V-Day.
Its diffcult to see all your friends
with boyfriends, explained Carissa
Pedigo, Wichita junior. She will be
spending her Valentines Day among
friends at a bar with other singles.
Power in numbers, rather teaming with
her single friends, allows Pedigo to enjoy
Valentines Day without becoming subject
to single syndrome, specifcally that
feeling that everyone else has succeeded in
fnding that special someone, leaving you
alone as the odd man out.
To a point, it seems cruel to assume
that everyone has found or is capable
of fnding a signifcant other. Surely
we arent all meant for steady relation-
ships and locking down this early in
life. The single population is forgetting
a key aspect, or maybe the logic behind
Valentines Day.
As the tale goes, Cupid shot two peo-
ple who later fell in love. He didnt shoot
two people who already had feelings for
one another. that would be a waste of an
arrow. Valentines Day shouldnt leave
you feeling incomplete. It should serve
as motivation. to reach out and tell those
you love your true feelings.
As Hope Otero, Garden City sopho-
more, put it, if youre single, try to go
out with someone you have a crush on.
Its the perfect night to suggest a more
intimate relationship with anyone you
have your eye on.
Edited by Frank Tankard
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Surviving solitude on a day not catered for singles
Guide
V
alentines Day is, unof-
fcially, the craziest day of
the year. As dawn breaks,
the country erupts in blissful glee and
people all around are fooded with
fowers and candy.
Gifts are traded throughout the day
until everyones broke. Then, in a crazy
drunken fury, everyone desperately tries
to hook up. Its so great! Im serious. If
you hate wearing clothes and would like
to take part in the biggest party of 2006,
leave your bed and follow this guide:
Start preparing for this day at least
a week in advance. First, call some-
one and set up a date for this special
evening. Then make dinner reserva-
tions for two at a local eatery. The
darker and more expensive, the better.
If youre really crafty, or poor, you
can bring the restaurant home and
woo your mate with some ramen
noodles or flet mignon, whichevers
easiest for you.
Its prefectly alright to skip dinner
because all anyone really wants is
fowers and candy. Anything sweet
will work. And again, the more ex-
pensive the better.
The same goes for the fowers, but
if you time it right, the local cemetery
will have a fne selection of fowers
for the bargain hunters. A note on
fnding the perfect foral arrangement:
In the past, roses worked best for this
occasion. Plus, theyre fun because
different colors mean different things!
Choose red to say Youre hot, pink
to say Youre mediocre.
When the day arrives, shower your
date with gifts, and if youre feeling
nice, take your date out to eat. The
specifcs of the date or the gifts are
not important. The important thing
is charm, so smear it on. Remember,
everyone wants to feel beautiful, so
fnd an attractive quality and tack on
an adjective. Try this:
[Insert name], your [hair/body/
eyes] is/are so [amazing/incredible/
protruding].
You can even lie if you want. Just
keep it going because its important to
seem sincere.
As night falls, head back to your crib
for some refresh-
ments, making sure
to keep your date
close. Its important
to suggest affection
at this point so
that no one gets
surprised or em-
barrassed. Body
contact, such as
holding
hands or
an arm
around
the
waist,
is key.
Get close and try to keep a conversation
going because silence is awkward as hell
and now is a bad time for awkward.
Try to give your shack a warm,
inviting glow with some low-level
lighting. The soft light of a candle
will give your pad a more comfort-
able feeling, and less like a dungeon.
You can also enhance the mood with
music. If youve never tried music in
the bedroom, give it a shot.
If you dont like music with sex,
you may have some kind of morbid
grunting fetish. In that case, head
over to the anthropology department
because I think theyre looking for
you. Make sure not to allow the music
to drown out everything else. Music is
just another element for your partner
to enjoy.
The evening should start to add up
by this point with the gifts, the dinner,
and a little Postal Service playing in
the background. If youre still hav-
ing trouble making the end result
painfully obvious, you should offer a
massage. All you have to remember is
to move into it slowly and read your
partner. Body language will tell you
everything you want to know.
Have fun. Experiment. Snap candid
photos with your cell phone and hit
me with some pictures. Remember
that Valentines Day is a day of love,
so get out there and love someone.
F Andrew J. Glendening is a West-
morland sophomore in English
Andrew J. GlendeninG
editor@kansan.com
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opinion
By Betty Kaspar
editor@kansan.com
kansan correspondent
The average American spends $99.24
on Valentines Day according to the St.
Louis Business Journal. Unfortunately
for college students, some do not have
that kind of money to spend on signif-
cant others. No matter what spectrum
of the spending curve you are on, here
are some ideas to make your Valentines
Day special.
Many people want to stick to the
traditional roses and candy which can
be fairly expensive. However, there are
ways you can still be a traditionalist and
still save money. If you would like to
stay really cheap, stores like Wal-Mart,
3300 S. Iowa St., and Target, 3201 S.
Iowa St., sell individual fowers and
small bouquets. An individual rose can
start as low a $1. The downfall to buying
from a superstore is that the fowers may
not be near the quality you could get
from a forist and will not last as long.
For those of you interested in the
candy route, Russell Stover Candies, 300
W. 23rd St., has boxes of chocolate start-
ing at $.99 and chocolate gift baskets
starting at $10.
If you want to steer away from the
typical fowers and candy, you have
many options no matter what your
budget is.
Nothing says you care as putting time
and effort into a gift. A perfect way to do
this is to make a gift that can be inex-
pensive and your loved one is sure to
appreciate it.
Love coupons allow for Valentines
Day to be special after the day is over.
Ideas for coupons are endless, but some
ideas could include giving a back rub, a
date night, a foot massage, get out of a
fght free card or something a bit more
risqu for those who want a more play-
ful Valentines Day. The cost of the gift is
spare paper and crayons.
You can also try to put your feelings
into words and write your loved one a
poem or love letter. This will allow your
loved one to appreciate the feelings you
felt long after Valentines Day has ended,
All you need to do is pick up a pen and
some paper.
If you have many pictures of you and
your loved one, its a great opportunity
to make a scrapbook. Include pictures,
memories of old dates, or quotes from
songs or movies that remind you of that
person. You can make your own scrap-
book out of construction paper if you
want to save a lot of money.
Make a card with all the trimmings
and with a special message inside. Dou-
ble the effect that a card has by sending
your lover an e-Card.
Gifts are not the only thing on Valen-
tines Day that can strain your wallet.
The date itself can be fairly costly.
However, you can still have a great time
without spending too much money.
Staying at home allows you to have
the intimacy of one-on-one time.
Even though it is in a familiar atmo-
sphere, you can still make the evening
special.
If you live in a residence hall, you
probably dont have the opportunity to
make a fve-star meal.
You can still set a mood, with lighting,
you can put up Christmas lights and turn
off the overhead light. Buy refrigerated
or frozen food that allows you to have
something different than the food from
the cafeteria and is easy to create. Dont
forget to ask your roommate for a little
privacy.
Do something you wouldnt normally
do for your signifcant other. Maybe
watch a game or SportsCenter or watch
an episode of Oprah or Desperate House-
wives. Either way, its a win-win situation;
you are spending time with the person
you care about and doing something
special for him or her.
If staying in doesnt sound like your
idea of a good Valentines Day, you can
still go out and have a good time while
showing off your loved one in public.
It is a bit clich, but picnics are always
a cute way to have a nice afternoon. You
can make it as formal as you like with a
main course meal or as simple as a pea-
nut butter and jelly sandwich. The point
of a picnic is to enjoy one anothers
company. If weather does not permit for
a real picnic in the park, you can always
take it to a gazebo or porch.
Go to the park and take a stroll,
explore Massachusetts Street or other
parts of Lawrence that you may not be
familiar with.
Enjoy the city as you take pleasure in
being together and learning a little bit
more about the place you live.
Go to a place that serves ice cream
and share an ice cream sundae. It brings
you physically close together as you
share it from one container.
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STAY-
AT-HOME
VALENTINES
BY ERIN CASTANEDA
editor@kansan.com
KANSAN CoRRESpoNDENT
H
allmark holiday, overrat-
ed, romantic, sexy. Every
year Valentines Day
meets a spectrum of reac-
tions. Some couples plan ahead for their
love fest and others barely remember.
Whether you decide to paint the town
red, be catered at a restaurant or watch
movies, nothing says I love you better
than a romantic evening at home.
Spending some time together in the
kitchen may reveal some interesting
things to you.
You can taste test a new relationship
or perfect your kitchen dance.
Derek Zarda, Shawnee senior, said
he liked cooking because the couple
could do it together and if the lady
cannot cook he can help her look like
she know what shes doing.
Also, working in the kitchen, with
the aromas, heat and passion, could
lead to the perfect recipe for foreplay.
Nibbling or anything that involves
your mouth is a good idea, said Erin
Bryan, Lenexa freshman.
And while a simple pasta dish and
wine may lure you in, try incorporat-
ing some natural aphrodisiacs into
your meal. Foods such as salmon,
asparagus and chocolate are believed
to arouse sexual pleasure.
Allison Halpin, Overland Park
freshman, has a steak dinner, wine and
tiramisu in mind.
Erin Bryan, Lenexa freshman and
music afcionado would defnitely
choose something light to eat.
Everyone thinks something meaty,
but something light would be better.
You dont want to be inhibited in the
bedroom later, Bryan said.
Bryan recommends warming up the
night with smooth jazz before playing
saucy salsa music.
Jesse Trimble, Colombus sopho-
more, and her signifcant other try to
surprise one another each year. One
year, he put rose petals all over Trim-
bles house and walked her in blind-
folded to fnd a bouquet and present.
This year the couple is considering
making their favorite dish, Monterey
Chicken.
Whatever your tastes, you cant go
wrong when heating it up at home in
the kitchen with your sweetheart.
Edited by Gabriella Souza
Once you have warmed
up in the kitchen...
Warm: Slow dance, make a valentine,
watch a romantic comedy, write or read
poetry, have an indoor picnic
Warmer: Spin the bottle, dress up in
sexy outfts, bubble bath, massage, play a
drinking game.
Hot: You can buy these games from
Priscillas: Body Bingo ($16.95), Kinky Kards
($10.95), Lust! ($15.95), A Hot Affair ($29.95
Adult Game of the Year). You could also
test your fexibility and try the Kama Sutra
($28.95), role play, take nude photos of one
another or body paint.
You can also create your own love kits
with items such as scented candles, lin-
gerie, love coupons, blindfolds, feathers,
handcuffs, poems, warming massage oil,
sex dice, love mix CD, etc.
What Not to Do:
Y Watch ESPN or play videogames
Y Eat gaseous foods
Y Drink too much
Y Keep phones and other distracting
devices on
Y Invite friends over (unless youre
into that)
Erin Castaneda
Y Look online for recipes on
holiday aphrodisiacs
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8C UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2006
BY AShLEY PATE
editor@kansan.com
kansan correspondent
Men, I hope that youve started
thinking about Valentines Day
gifts for your signifcant other.
Although Valentines Day is a day
of displaying mutual affection for
one another, it has become a holi-
day, in our culture, of the gift-giv-
ing done primarily by the males.
But dont fear guys, according to
www.steakandbjday.com, exactly
one month after Valentines Day
Its raining
gifts
What to buy
your loved
ones Tuesday
is Steak and a Blowjob Day. A day
dedicated to the girl in your life taking
you out for dinner and perhaps giving
you some sexual healing afterwards.
The TradiTional
Flowers
Red roses are still the prominent fow-
er to give to the lady in your life. Cinda
Garrison, owner of Prairie Patches, 821
Massachusetts St., confrmed the 2-1
ratio of roses over any other fower on
Valentines day.
The variety of the how red the rose is
has changed.
Weve ordered the Freedom variety
of red which replaces the old Charlotte
variety, Garrison said.
She said the Freedom variety is a hot-
ter-red rose.
Not up for roses? Tulips, and tropical
fowers, such as orchids are big too.
According to Garrison, college
students go for the gerberas, which are
comparable to a large daisy.
Men who are trying to impress wom-
en go for the tropical fowers because
they have a higher perceived value, she
said.
Adding items to fowers is very popu-
lar as well. Prairie Patches have add-ons
including chocolate truffes, homemade
cookies and singing bears.
If youre looking to give your friend
something special for Valentines Day,
you can still go the fower route. Flow-
ers set in mugs are a cute idea.
Its the gift that keeps on giving, she
said.
Chocolates
Locally-owned Riverfront Chocolates,
1 Riverfront Plaza, is preparing for the
upcoming holiday by offering limited
edition strawberry truffes and chocolate
covered champagne and wine glasses.
Heidi Windholz, Lawrence freshman, has
worked at this downtown confectioner
since 2001 and expects the choco-
late-covered strawberries and
specialty truffes to be the biggest
seller this Valentines Day.
We will have one person dip-
ping strawberries all day, thats all
theyll do, Windholz said.
Among college students,
heart-shaped boxes flled with
chocolate and chocolate-cov-
ered strawberries are popular.
Even though Valentines Day
is considered the ladies special
day, an even number of men and
women come into the store looking for
chocolate, but Windholz said men usu-
ally shop last minute.

a little extra
Youve got the fowers and the
chocolates and now youre looking for
something to make your evening a little
more romantic.
Cards, grab bags and lingerie are the
biggest sellers for Valentines Day, said
Jessica Wenberg, Olathe Sophomore,
who works at an adult novelty shop in
Lawrence.
If you want some mood-setting items,
pheromone candles also help set a
romantic mood, she said
Even if youre single, she still recom-
mends toys, with a just-do-it-yourself
attitude.
One of her pet peeves during this
holiday season are the men who come in
and expect to get the perfect gift without
having any ideas and dont know exactly
what to get their girlfriends. Wenbergs
advice: Get her size, guys!
non-TradiTional
Go for the gold:
Like to go the road less traveled? The
best gift is going to be personal, creative,
useful, memorable or a combination of
the four. If your heart is set on fowers,
pick her favorite fower or something
unique. Taking time to search makes
this a personal and more memorable
holiday.
Maybe youre a cook. Jason Ptaszek,
Minnetonka, Minn., sophomore said
that he would, probably spend the
afternoon cooking her favorite meal and
then have a candle lit meal.
He said they would then spend the
evening at home watching her favorite
movie.
If you dont know her favorite meal,
or arent very skilled in the kitchen,
pasta is always an easy way to go. Even
if it doesnt turn out perfectly, its the
thought that counts.
Dont forget to buy some wine and
light some candles to kick off your ro-
mantic evening.
EditedbyVanessaPearson
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Just a few suggestions...
Priscillas
Y Grab Bags $20
Y Lingerie 50% off
Prairie Patches
Y Dozen Roses $29.95
Y Tulips in a vase
$39.95
Y Candy mug $35
Riverfront
Chocolates
Y Half-pound Box of Chocolates $14.90
Y One-pound Box of Chocolates $24.90
Y Truffes $1.95 each
Y Hand-dipped chocolate strawberries
$1.75
Y Chocolate dipped Champagne and
wine Bottle $17.95 customer must
provide own bottle
Y Chocolate rimmed champagne futes
$5.00 each
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BY LoUIS MoRA
editor@kansan.com
kansan senior staff writer
The world of wine can be a little
intimidating for the newcomer.
With thousands of different kinds of
wines all with different ages, colors
and favors it might seem like an im-
possible feet to make the best selection.
But you dont have to be Dionysus to
pick the best wine for Valentines Day.
So before you sit down to that candle-
light dinner with a special someone,
there are some things to keep in mind
when perusing the wine section.
Go light and simple, said Michelle
Meyer, co-owner of Holy-Field Vineyard
in Basehor. Meyer suggests new wine
drinkers not jump directly to the dry, red
wine
time
You dont
have to be
an expert,
to impress
your palate
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2006 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 11C wine
Pairing your meal
with a wine.
Here is a list of wines that enhance
different meals.
Steak- calls for a dry, red wine
Y Cabernet Sauvignon
Y Merlot
Y Chianti
Chicken- a light wine with a fruity taste.
Y Chardonnay
Y Merlot
Y Zinfandel
Pasta and Pizza- a fruity, Italian wine is the call.
Y Chianti
Y Italian red
Spicy- a little sweetness to go with the kick.
Y Sparkling wines
Y Riesling
Y Petite Sirah
Y Zinfandel
Seafood- its up to you.
Y Sauvignon Blanc
Y Chianti
Dessert- add a little more sweetness.
Y Sherry
Y Vin Santo
Y Banyuls
Source: www.wineloverspage.com
wines, but instead try something a
little sweeter, such as a sparkling
wine or Sauvignon Blanc.
People are accustomed to sweet-
er drinks like soda, she said, and
these wines which are lighter
in color have a fruitier taste that
will appeal to those taste buds.
Thomas Goerdal,
manager of Tellers,
said Valentines Day
is one of their big-
gest days for wines
because wine is more
relaxing. It lets you
enjoy the company
more than beer, he
said.
Goerdal estimates
about 70 percent of
Tellers guests choose
to have some wine
with their dinner on
Valentines Day.
For frst timers, Goerdal
suggests staying away from the
pricey wines anything more
than $30. He said more expen-
sive wines, which are richer and
drier, have an acquired taste.
While price may play a major
role in your wine selec-
tion, the important
thing to consider is your dinner.
Goerdal suggests having a Cab-
ernet Sauvignon with red meat, to
enhance the favor. If its some-
thing spicy on the menu, trying a
German Gewurztraminer may be
in order.
You can usually order wine at a
restaurant by the bottle or by the
glass. Cost for a glass at Tellers,
746 Massachusetts St., can run
anywhere from $6 to $10 and
bottles from $19 to $100. Goerdel
said the prices are two-and-a-half
to three times higher at restaurants
than at a liquor store.
Spencer Duncan, owner of
World Wine & Beer, 3106 S. Iowa
St., said a quality bottle of wine
at a reasonable price would run
about $10 to $15.
On a day like Valentines Day,
the last thing to do is to forget your
date when selecting a bottle of
wine, Duncan said.
Valentines Day is a good day to
keep it simple, he said. Its not a
day to experiment.
Popular wines for Valentines
Day correlate with the holidays
color. He said pink and red wines
such as blush and rose are
top sellers, as are dessert wines.
Duncan said rose and blush
wines are not as heavy and very
functional for new wine drinkers.
While you may not be a wine ex-
pert, Goerdel suggests being hon-
est and letting your waiter know
how much you want to spend and
the meal you plan to have.
While recommendations can be
helpful, Meyer said theres never a
bad wine.
You should be adventurous
and try new things because there is
always something new to try, she
said.
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hile you may not be a wine expert, Goerdel
suggests being honest and letting your waiter
know how much you want to spend and the meal
you plan to have. While recommendations can be helpful,
Meyer said theres never a bad wine.
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Valentines Day, like all holidays,
is the perfect opportunity to dress to
impress and take your sweetie for a
completely romantic evening. Unfortunately, the pressure to make Feb. 14, a total success requires picking just the right restaurant for you
and your better half. For those who fnd themselves attached to the man/woman of their dreams at this time of the year, there is no excuse
to forgo the traditional Valentines dinner for two. Although take-out is cozy, nothing beats a romantic getaway where you can stare into
one anothers eyes while savoring the taste of an impeccably prepared flet mignon. If you really want to impress the love of your life, make
a reservation at one of these fabulous fnds right here in Lawrence. Even if youre happily single, you can make this year a Valentines Day to
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Y Look on line for a list of reservation
availability at local restaurants
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expires March 1, 2006
Buy one get one
1/2 off
on any item
A Lawrence original
since 1996
1014 Mass St.
785-832-8323
(next to the Granada)
Y Krause Dining
811 New Hampshire
785-838-9830
If youre the Hollywood type and
enjoy exclusivity, this is the place to go.
This popular restaurant, which has been
raved about in many publications, has a
reputation as Lawrences fnest gourmet
restaurant, making it diffcult to get a
reservation unless you plan in advance.
Sure to please, Krause Dining resem-
bles restaurants in Kansas Citys Country
Club Plaza.
The prices are big city as well, so if
youre treating your valentine, make sure
you come prepared to pay a stiff bill.
The menu is well worth it though and
youll fnd yourself in for quite a night.
Y Pachamamas
Behind Hy-Vee on
Clinton Parkway
785-841-0990
Pachamamas restaurant offers a new-
world take on fne dining.
High timbered ceilings and stone
foors offer a rustic feel in this classy
establishment.
Although the menu is high-priced,
with entres in the upper $20 range, the
food is gourmet and interesting.
Dishes are expertly prepared, and
the presentation is absolutely beautiful
with even simple dishes arranged in an
artistic fashion.
While the entres are only for those
who prefer something a little different,
the desserts are tempting for any taste,
so save room.
Y Tellers
746 Massachusetts
785-843-4111
This quaint restaurant offers the best
of Lawrences downtown atmosphere.
Located right on Massachusetts Street,
this old bank building is the perfect
setting for a lovely evening of pure
romance.
Towering ceilings and art give Tellers
unsurpassed class and elegance, while
the menu offers a wide selection of fne
cuisine from steaks to Italian dishes.
There is also an award winning selection
of wines to choose from for the true con-
naisseur.
Although Tellers is not exactly easy
on your wallet, its delicious and quite
impressive.
If your date goes well, Tellers is also
conveniently open for breakfast, Mon-
day through Saturday.
Y Hereford House
4931 6th St
785-842-2333
This classic Midwest steakhouse
offers the fnest cuts of steak at fairly
decent prices. Casual and friendly,
Hereford House boasts the best steaks
around and is sure to impress your spe-
cial someone, but it offers a less intimate
atmosphere so groups of friends can
share in the fun.
Even if youre not a fan of steak, there
is always something on the menu youll
be sure to enjoy at this locally renowned
restaurant.
Y Stone Creek
3801 W. 6th Street
785-830-8500
Stone Creeks casual atmosphere
suggests a Rocky Mountain retreat thats
cozy yet sophisticated.
With two levels, it offers a quiet place
to enjoy your company as well as the
food.
Appetizers such as the delicious
spinach and cheese crab dip preclude
a vast menu ranging from pizzas to
Italian pasta to sandwiches to burgers.
Although casual, the restaurant is quiet,
offering a quaint place to share in great
food and great conversation as a two-
some or with a group.

Y Cafe Beautiful
728 1/2 Mass., (upstairs)
785-THE-RICE
If you lovebirds enjoy fne sushi, this
is the place for you. Many say its the
best sushi in town and if you visit Caf
Beautiful, youll probably agree. Its
located upstairs and has a cozy, informal
atmosphere that lets you relax and enjoy
yourselves.
More sociable than other restaurants,
it offers four tables where you can sit
to dine while getting to know the other
patrons sitting nearby. An absolute must
for sushi lovers!
Y La Tropicana
434 Locust St.
785-749-3550
If youre in the mood to break tradi-
tion and experience something a little
different, La Tropicana offers something
a little south of the border.
This restaurant, located northeast of
campus, offers traditional Mexican food
thats much more authentic than what
youll fnd at generic restaurant chains.
Its family owned and friendly, with a
very authentic feel.
This cute cantina is brightly colored
and moderately priced, which will make
your Valentines a festa to remember.
Y Thai House
724 Massachusetts
785-312-9991
The atmosphere is awesome at the
Thai House, offering a quiet, upscale,
Southeast Asian feel right on Massachu-
setts Street.
Atmosphere, unfortunately, beats out
the food. While the crab rangoon is
phenomenal, the rest of the menu is just
all right.
While you may not be adventurous
enough to stay for a whole meal, its def-
nitely the spot for drinks and appetizers
even if youre not up for an entre.
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A world full of love
If you are committed to someone on
Feb. 14, you will almost certainly give
and receive a Hallmark card and maybe
other gifts. You might go out to dinner
for a romantic evening.
But have you ever stopped and won-
dered how people in other countries
celebrate Valentines Day? The Web site,
www.stvalentinesday.org, offers plenty
of information about traditions around
the world.
Additionally, the University of Kan-
sas is home to so many international
students that you can always get some
frsthand information.
Because of globalization, Valentines
Day is now very similar all around the
world, but local traditions make the dif-
ference.
Sonnets and tabloids
Great Britain was home to William
Shake-
speare, so
its no surprise
that weeks before
Valentines Day newspa-
pers, magazines and tabloids
start publishing sonnets and other forms
of poetry.
British children also sing special
songs and are rewarded with candy, fruit
or money on the holiday. The British
tabloids also use Valentines Day to
make jokes and utilize that famous Brit-
ish sense of humour.
The consequences of
French passion
In France, celebrat-
ing Valentines Day is
strictly for lovers.
I was really surprised
when I went into the
Valentines Day card section
and saw mother to son cards.
I suppose its a kind of love, but
we dont have these kinds of cards
in France, said Sophie Delahaye,
Paris, graduate student. Valentines Day
there is celebrated only by lovers.
Historically, the French would cel-
ebrate the day with an interesting tradi-
tion known as une loterie damour
or a drawing for love. On Valentines
Day, single men and women, young and
old, went into houses facing each other.
Men and women would call out from
one window to another and pair off. If
the man wasnt particularly interested in
his valentine, he would leave her. As a
consequence, a bonfre was lit afterward
where women would burn images of the
men that didnt love them. This custom
was eventually banned because of the
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disturbances it caused.
Every Valentines Day there is also
a pilgrimage of lovers to the village of
St. Valentin, the only town in France to
bear the saints name.
Couples take pictures and spend the
day there together.
But some believe France is losing
some of its passion during the holiday.
I think we are basically reproducing
the American culture, and it is get-
ting more and more commercial, said
Sylvaine Rivalland, Nantes, France,
graduate student.
Scottish love festival
An equal number of unmarried
men and women attend this festival in
Scotland. Each person writes his or her
name on a piece of paper and places it
in a hat. There is one hat for men and
one for women.
Each person draws a name from the
opposite hat. If names dont match, the
man usually pairs up with the woman
who drew his name. After everyone
is paired, each woman pins the name
of her partner over her heart. There is
dancing and, sometimes, even weddings
at the festival.
The joking Danish
In Denmark, people send pressed
white fowers called Snowdrops
to their friends. There is also a form
of valentine called the gaekkebrev or
joking letter.
The gaekkebrev consists of a penned
rhyme. Instead of signing his name the
sender signs with dots. Each dot repre-
sents a letter of the senders name.
If the recipient guesses the name of
the sender, she gets an Easter egg later in
the year.
Rituals and saints
Brazil doesnt celebrate Valentines
Day on February 14th. Dia dos Namo-
rados, the Day of the Enamored, is
celebrated on June 12. It commemo-
rates the day before Saint Anthonys day.
He is known in Brazil as the marriage
saint.
Unlike in the United States, only
couples celebrate the day. There is no
card exchange between family members
or friends.
In Brazil, Valentines Day is more
about couples, and if youre not dating
anyone, it sucks. I think thats the main
difference between both cultures. People
are just as romantic here and there on
Valentines Day, nothing to do with
culture really, said Terena Silva, Recife,
Brazil, senior.
7: The number of romance
The Chinese also celebrate Valentines
Day on a different day. The Chinese
Valentines Day is known as the Festi-
val of the Double Sevens, or Qi Xi.
The festival is celebrated on the seventh
day of the seventh lunar month on the
Chinese calendar.
This years festival will be celebrated
on Aug. 11. Its a rich and colorful cele-
bration. Young women usually showcase
their domestic arts, like melon carving.
Couples visit and pray for their love at
the Temple of Matchmaker.
People who are single also visit the
temple and ask for luck fnding love.
Japans two Valentines Days
In Japan, there are two different dates
for Valentines Day: Feb. 14 and Mar.
14. In February, women give gifts to
their lovers or any man close to them.
Men return the favor in March. Japanese
women can give two different kinds of
chocolate to men. The frst one is called
giri-choco and is given to friends and
bosses. The second one is called hon-
mei and is given to husbands and boy-
friends. While giri-choco is bought more
as an obligation, hon-mei chocolate is
homemade and considered special.
In Japan, as the day comes closer,
boys start to behave well and gently for
girls because they want to get as many
chocolates as they can, said Yumi Uji-
hara, Chiba, Japan, junior.
The day is considered a special day,
which girls can offcially tell their feel-
ings to the guys who they like. This is
because Japanese girls are traditionally
seen as more passive and submissive
than boys, she said.
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n Brazil, Valentines Day is more about
couples, and if youre not dating anyone,
it sucks. I think thats the main differ-
ence between both cultures. People are just as
romantic here and there on Valentines Day,
nothing to do with culture really.
Terena Silva
Recife, Brazil, senior
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Ik houd van u
Y French
Je taime
Y German
Ich Liebe Dich
Y Italian
Ti amo
Y Portuguese
Eu te amo
Y Spanish
Te quiero
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By DaviD LinharDt
editor@kansan.com
Kansan corresponDent
Elson Trinidad told it like a hater
should.
The formula was simple: beautiful girl,
every moment was like a dream, long-
stemmed rosesit was perfect. Trinidad
outlined the Valentines Day turnaround
from heaven to hater-ville in the Uni-
versity of Southern Californias Daily
Trojan.
I intended to make the most of the
day, Trinidad wrote. But the moment I
set foot in her house, I knew something
wasnt right.
Dressed in his best impress the
parents clothes, Trinidad didnt under-
stand why his girlfriend was dressed in
plain clothes. She seemed awkward and
kissed him only briefy. Her parents had
never wanted them together, but Trini-
dad was sure they were past all that.
That is why he couldnt believe it when
he never saw her again after that Valen-
tines Day. Not a word of explanation.
Im not preaching hate to the world,
Trinidad wrote. Love is a rose all right.
Its got thorns.
While Valentines day is the offcial
holiday of love, some University of Kan-
sas students just arent into Valentines
Day at all. They dont love or hate the
holidayor even celebrate it.
Its just another day for me, said
Danielle Firsching, Wichita senior. Im
not planning anything. I dont even re-
member what day of the week its on.
Other students take a philosophical
approach to being anti-Valentine. Megan
Wesley, Hutchinson senior, said Valen-
tines Day shouldnt even be a holiday
because not everyone can share it.
Youre excited about Thanksgiving
and Christmas every year. These holi-
days you anticipate and youre excited
when they arrive, Wesley said. But
with Valentines Day, youre not if you
dont have a signifcant other.
Wesley said singles shouldnt mope
because they lack a signifcant other
in the romance month. During past
periods of singleness, Wesley went out
and celebrated with other female friends
on Valentines Day. Though Wesley has
a Valentine this year, she still sees many
women using the day as a time to party
with friends.
Wesley said Valentines Day is a great
day for guys to go out because all those
single ladies will be at the bar.
A search for Valentine hater on
Google turned up more than 200,000
results. Thats a lot of hating. Internet
newsgroups also talked up the hatred.
Groups like alt.support.depression have
dozens of messages of Valentine hate or
despondency.
It seems like everybody is happily or
unhappily paired off except for me, a
user named Diana wrote. Valentines
Day is not even here yet and already, I
want to climb under a rock.
For the countrys fnest haters, a group
called the Black Hearts Party organizes
a yearly party in New York City. The
anti-Valentine event grew so large that
it is now invitation only and everyone
wears black, or Black Hearts will fne
partiers $50.
Edited by Vanessa Pearson
February 14th Facts
Y Valentine romance inspires a siz-
able increase in February marriag-
es, but divorces increase as well.
Y In 1962, President John F. Ken-
nedy changed U.S. military policy
and allowed military offcials to
fre their weapons in self-de-
fense if needed. The Vietnam
War followed soon after.
Y Americans eat most of their yearly
average of candy in February, ac-
cording to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Our favorite type? Anything related
to chocolate, which contributes
heavily to obesity in the U.S. The
Centers for Disease Control observe
that obesity is partially to blame for
nearly 300,000 deaths each year.
Y Salman Rushdie, who spoke at
the University of Kansas last
fall, was stuck with a $1 million
bounty for his death by Ayatol-
lah Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran.
Rushdie, a British author, wrote
the novel The Satanic Verses,
which the ayatollah decried as
blasphemous in 1989.
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