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S H O WC A S E J EW E L L E R S
In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew
names from a bowl to see who would be their
Valentine. They would wear this name pinned onto
their sleeves for one week for everyone to see.
This was the origin of the expression "to wear your
heart on your sleeve."
Girls of medieval times ate bizarre foods on this
day to make them dream of their future spouse.
Many believe the ‘X’ symbol became synonymous
with the kiss in medieval times. People who
couldn't write their names signed in front of a
witness with an ‘X’. The ‘X’ was then kissed to show
their sincerity.
If you’re single don’t despair. You can celebrate
Singles Awareness Day (SAD) instead. Meant as
an alternative to Valentine’s Day, the holiday is for
single people to celebrate or to commiserate in
their single status.
Nathan Morris and Katie Lituri at Lake Eacham
• Share a creation jar at Petals and Pinecones - Atherton
• Obi’s Restaurant for dinner - Yungaburra
• Picnic at Hallorans Hill - Atherton
• Book a cabin and snuggle in front of the fire
• Drive-in movie - Mareeba
• Date night at Nick’s Swiss Italian Restaurant -
Yungaburra
• Watch the platypus at sunset - Yungaburra
• Swim at Lake Eacham
• Hot air balloon ride for two with champagne - Mareeba
• Mt Quincan Crater Retreat - Peeramon
• Breakfast at Whistle Stop Cafe, Gillies Roadhouse, or
Quincan Cottage Cafe - Yungaburra
• Picnic at Lake Tinaroo or Lake Eacham
8 What’s On & Where To Go February 2018