Now that all the romance and roses have chilled out it’s time to swing back into high gear with themed weekends.
In a few short days we’ll be busting out the old school retro vibe to celebrate the 70s and 80s in our Blast From The Past weekend. What’s better than spraying your hair back (or picking your afro) and grooving to the music of Jon Lennon, Queen, the Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, the Police, Bon Jovi and many many more. Although we see so many fashion pieces have come back into style, it’s just not the same. Think back to the retro sunglasses, the skinny ties, bell bottom pants, and scrunchy socks. If the 90s are now being refered to as the “oldies” it’s time to step back even further and relish in the memories of muscle cars, hippies, disco, VCRs, feminism, Nintendo and mullets. I mean, really, who doesn’t love all that is retro?
Love. Roses. Hearts. Cupid. Romance.
When all these words are linked together our minds instantly focus to one specific holiday, Saint Valentine’s Day. Although Valentine’s Day is noted as a “Hallmark Holiday”, it started out much less commercial.
Around 498 A.D., Pope Gelasius declared February 14th to be Saint Valentine’s Day in honour of the passing of Saint Valentine. It is unknown which Saint Valentine the early pope was intending to pay respect to as there were two early Christian saints named Valentine who are said to have been martyred on February 14th. The reason for their deaths? One Valentine continued to perform marriages for young lovers even though it was outlawed. Another Valentine is said to have sent the first “valentine” to the jailor’s daughter while he was in prison; he signed the letter “From your Valentine”. No matter which Valentine legend you believe, the most important aspect is the romance.
Although many believe Valentine’s Day is similar to any other day, we now know that once upon a time it was a day to honour a saint who believed in love just as much as many of us do. Take February 14th as a day to remind the special person in your life how much you truly appreciate them.
Re-treat with one of our romantic weekend packages this Valentine’s Day.
Today is a gorgeous Wednesday at Oak Island Resort. Not only are we getting ready for another fabulous theme weekend but we’re doing it with the most amazing back drop – bright blue beautiful sky.
This weekend we’re saddling up and putting on our cowboy hats for our Country Western themed weekend. What a great way to enjoy a good ole hoe down and stay at a four-star resort for 2 nights. YEEHAW!
Next up, Valentines day!
