Cupid

Have you ever wondered where Cupid came from and why he is associated with Valentine’s Day?

Cupid has long played a role in the celebrations of love and lovers. He is known as a mischievous, winged child, whose arrows would pierce the hearts of his victims causing them to fall deeply in love.

In ancient Greece, he was known as Eros the young son of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. To the Romans, he was Cupid, and his mother Venus One legend tells the story of Cupid and the mortal maiden, Psyche. Venus was jealous of the beauty of Psyche, and ordered Cupid to punish the mortal. Instead, Cupid fell deeply in love with her. He took her as his wife, but as a mortal, she was forbidden to Read more

Valentine’s Day

HUGS & KISSES VALENTINE TEA PARTY features snacks, Valentine games, art & craft projects and more, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center, 14280 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, $3, children $8, pre-registration required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, 909-548-0868, 909-364-2700. Read more

Valentine’s Day

Here are several Valentine’s Day lesson plans for grades kindergarten through fifth in language arts and math written by teachers. If you would like to share your Valentine’s Day lessons, send them to me via email Isabel@MrWormBook.com . Read more