THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS
February 10, 2022 - February 16, 2022 • 15
Arts & Entertainment Gifts pg 15 | Jazz pg 17 | Travel pg 19
Pg. 18 Your Stars
Last-minute Valentine’s Day gift guide By LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Special to the AmNews Valentine, who later became St. Valentine, was a priest who sent the first “valentine” greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine.” True story or not, if you are looking for interesting things to do this Valentine’s Day in New York City and Harlem there are some interesting choices to celebrate these fallen lovers who have somehow managed to turn an incarcerated man’s pining for love into a holiday celebrated around the world. In Ghana on Feb. 14 it’s National Chocolate Day, which was began by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority and Cocoa Processing Company, Ghana Cocoa Board, and other stakeholders in 2007. In South Africa, most couples celebrate the day with romantic dinners, chocolates, and gifts. However, some people follow the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, from which some historians draw links with the origin of Valentine’s Day. In South Korea, couples celebrate the day of love on the 14th of each month. The day of roses is celebrated in May, the day of kisses in June, and the day of hugs in December. Valentine’s Day is celebrated monthly from February through April. On Feb. 14, women woo their men with chocolates, candies, and flowers. On March 14, a holiday known as White Day, men return the favor by showering their lovers with chocolates and flowers. Here are some gift suggestions for the loved one in your life, that might have a long-lasting and practical impact. FOR HIM & HER The best way to a lover’s heart is through their stomach. To that end try using one of the best knives on the market—Hast— designed for modern cooking. The simple, clean, ergonomic shape is intuitive, universal, and natural. Hast knives inspire you to cook more and unleash your creativity. They are designed to create a seamless cooking experience with a long-lasting sharp blade. Plus, Hast knives are the winner of the Red Dot Design Award for combining a timeless design with improved functionality. The NEO Manual Espresso Maker is a manual espresso maker from Flair, built for beginners and those seeking convenient, affordable espresso in their homes.
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