https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection Read "Valentine's Day, So Lucrative for Businesses, has a Naughty History" http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-valentines-day-history-business-20170214-story.html. Write in complete sentences using proper grammar and sentence structure. (1) Provide an overview of the article (what is it about in your own words?) (2) How did Valentine's Day originate? (3) Why is a holiday like this one excellent for businesses? // Write in complete sentences and defend your answer by providing quotes/textual support from the article. Reference the author when you discuss the article (David Lazarus). This will be graded. en-us 2018-02-14 13:15:52 UTC 2026-03-15 01:37:33 UTC hello@padlet.com shane_hunter https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231586855 1. This article tells the story of Valentines Day and how it is for the Romans and Americans. 
2.  Valentine's Day originated from "the ancient Romans , when in the middle of February, the toga crowd had celebrated Lupercalia".
3. This holiday is good for business because people need to buy things. Presents, candy, dinners, etc. I think holidays like this are good for america and they get full approval from Shane]]> 2018-02-14 16:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231586855 anthony_patregnani https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231589968 1. This article gives the overview of the history of Valentines Day. It starts with some early traditions, and then continues with how it has changed until today's Valentine's Day. The article says that it now is a big money grab, costing nearly two billion dollars a year.
2. Valentines Day originated with the Romans, they would sacrifice sheep, get naked, and whip women.
3. This holiday is perfect for business because people will pay an endless amount of money for the person they love. It generates over 1.5 billion a year over the past few years.]]> 2018-02-14 16:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231589968 jose_rodriguez123 https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231590378 1. This article is tells the story of how valentines day started and how it wasn't always what it is today.
 2. The holiday was said to originate from the  Roman's who celebrated it in a very different way than it is celebrated today.
3.Valentine's day is an important day for some businesses because they can make hundreds of thousands of sales on items such as cards and chocolate to people who want to express their feelings to somebody through gifts. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231590378 garett_schindeler https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231590387 1. The article is about how Valentines Day came to be. It's also about how Valentines Day didn't start off romantic and how the spending for this loving day has gone up through out the years. 
2. Valentines Day was originally originated by the " ancient  Romans". It started in the middle of February when they celebrated Lupercalia's crowing. 
3. Valentines Day is a great day for certain business' because everyone spends money on flowers, cards, and candy for the ones they adore.  ]]> 2018-02-14 16:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231590387 jada_lebert https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231590706 1. The article provides an overview of valentines day and how it changed from how the Romans portrayed it to how the Americans see the holiday today. 
2.Valentine's Day originated from ancient Rome with a toga crowd in Lupercalia. They worked to improve women' s fertility to help produce children. 
3. Valentines day helps promotes businesses in a drastic way. People spent $18.2 billion on cards and other things to express their love for friends and family.  ]]> 2018-02-14 16:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231590706 robert_comunale https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231591906 1. The article talks about Valentine's came from the Romans and how businesses are gaining a lot of money from us because of Valentine's. 
2. Valentine's day was originated from  the ancient Romans back in the day, which was February 14th. 
3. Valentine's day helped many business by makings billions of dollars every year. On Valentine's day many people need chocolate, candy, cards, and many other things; making businesses gain endless amount of money. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231591906 nicholas_fernandez https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231591959 1. This article tells the story of how Valentines' day originated and how it was for the Romans and Americans. 
2. Valentines' Day originated from the Romans. In the middle of February, the toga crowd celebrated Lupercalia. 
3. Valentines' day for business is just absurd for certain business. It because every buys cards, flowers, candy and more. They buy theses for the people they care about.]]> 2018-02-14 16:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231591959 destini_herbert https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592019 1. This article was about Valentine's Day and where it really came from.
2. Valentine's Day originally originated from the ancient Romans. It really started in the middle of February when the toga crowd celebrated Lupercalia and since then it just has been changing.
3. This holiday is excellent for business because any other day people wouldn't spend billions of dollars but on Valentine's Day people will do anything to please their loved ones even if that means spending all of their money.

]]> 2018-02-14 16:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592019 chad_curtis1 https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592026 1. The article gives us information on what valentine's day is and how much money and time is spent into it.
2. Valentine's day originated from the ancient roman's" They wanted a day of non-stop love and affection. A day of love for everyone. 
3. Valentines day is great for certain businesses because they are making so much profit on the jewelry, cards, balloons and especially chocolate .]]> 2018-02-14 16:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592026 gianna_marrone https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592069 1. This article is to show the reader what valentine's day was like then and what it's like now. It wasn't always a romantic holiday, but advertising made it romantic. 
2. Valentine's Day started with the Romans. 
3. This holiday is good for business because almost everyone has to buy flowers, cards, candy,  etc. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592069 major_threlkeld https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592223 1. The Article details a brief origin and history of Valentine's Day and factors that aren't really looked upon such as how Valentine's day is abused by businesses and the economic side of Valentine's Day.
2. The exact origin of Valentine's day is unknown but it appears to be originated sometimes in the Roman Empire either finding origin in Roman Holidays or forming in its own right.
3. It is is a short Holiday that doesn't require massive amounts of money but is still considered an important holiday. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592223 cecily_bowe https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592381 1. The article tells the story of the origin of Valentine's Day.It shows how the modern day of the Holiday is based on consumerism. 
2.Valentines Day originated from the Roman  mid-February fertility festival.
3. The holiday is excellent for business because in the modern day people are willing to spend large amounts of money.

]]> 2018-02-14 16:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592381 carly_weinsier https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592436 1. This article is about How it was not always a romantic day, and how businesses such as hallmark make so much money. 
2. Valentine's day originated from ancient Rome.
3. A holiday like this one is excellent for businesses because people spend so much money on their "Valentine" each year. Companies make money when people buy cards, chocolates, and flowers. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592436 heather_goldberg https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592438 This article is about the history of Valentines Day. It shows how much money is made from this small holiday. They believe Valentines day became from the Romans. Its good for business because everyone wants to spend money on there loved ones. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592438 https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592503 2018-02-14 16:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592503 romya_phillips https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592519 1.The Valentine's day article discussed the history of v-day years ago,relating up to now. Then in ancient Rome, it wasn't necessarily celebrated how it is now, being that men had to get naked, and sacrifice goats etc. compared to now where as we spend billions of dollars showing our affection for others.
2. Valentine's day originated from the Romans in February.
3.A holiday such as Valentine's day is useful for a business being that people spend plenty of money impressing and showing their love for their significant other, family member or friend.  ]]> 2018-02-14 16:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592519 kendall_conwell https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592560 1. This is about the increase of money being spent on Valentine's day as well as the history of the holiday itself.
2. It started in ancient Rome when men would get naked and sacrifice goats then following that women would get whipped by the men to increase their fertility.
3. This is great for businesses because people spend a lot of money on other people. They say that women expect flowers so men have to be more creative and go over the price of just getting basic flowers.]]> 2018-02-14 16:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592560 hailey_webster https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592574 1. This article is about Valentine’s Day and how it is just a holiday to generate money. And how it used to be celebrated compared to now. 
2. Valentine's Day originated from Ancient Rome. It started in the middle of February when the toga crowd celebrated Lupercalia. 
3. This holiday is excellent for businesses because ]]> 2018-02-14 16:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592574 myles_bell https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592720 1. This article talks about how Valetine's Day used to be and talks about the history of it. 
2. Valentines Day originated from a man who's name was actually Valentine. He wrote a letter to his lover signed "from your Valentine".
3. Valentines Day is great for business because it is a Holiday for gift giving. Everyone goes out to buy gifts for someone, like Christmas. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592720 chelsea_brown1 https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592922 This article describes the history of Valentines Day and how it came to be the way that it is today. Also, it states the amount of money that Americans spend for Valentines Day. 
2. The name Valentines Day originated from a man named Valentine signing a letter to his lover with "From your Valentine". The date to celebrate this holiday came from a poem called “The Parliament of Fowls”. 
3. A holiday like this is great for businesses because it is meant for gift- giving. Flower, jewelry, and card businesses get a lot of costumers for this holiday. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231592922 lucas_ociepka https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593115 1. This article was about the origins of Valentine's Day and how it was unromantic. The author said it probably originated in ancient Rome where people sacrificed goats and whipped women with the skin.
2. It originated in Ancient Rome to celebrate Lupercalia. 
3. This holiday is good for businesses because it rakes in billions of dollars for a multitude of businesses. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593115 abigail_moberg https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593218 1. The article was about how Valentine's Day was back then and how it was not always so romantic.
2. Valentine's Day originated from the Romans. 
3. A holiday like this one is excellent for businesses because so many people by cards, candy, gifts, etc. and it ends up in businesses obtaining a lot of money. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593218 nicholas_marino https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593377 The article is about how we celebrate Valentine's Day. We changed a little bit but it's still the same. Rome originated Valentines day. The Romans would go around naked and hit women. This is good business because a lot of money is spent and people with businesses can make money.]]> 2018-02-14 16:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593377 logan_lupo https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593629 The article is about how Valentine's Day used to be like and, how much money we spend on just this small holiday.
Valentine's Day originated from Rome, they put the "rom" in romance.
A holiday like this is great for business because it is just to buy there partners and others gifts to show affection.
In the article it says "Modern Americans will spend $18.2 billion expressing their ardor by the end of Tuesday, or an average $136.57 per lover, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s down a bit from last year, when rising consumer optimism caused Valentine’s Day spending to hit a record $19.7 billion." this just proves how much Americans spend on there other half.]]> 2018-02-14 17:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593629 noah_torres1 https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593896 This article is based on how much valentines day is celebrated around the United States of America. It is also such a money pit that it is not even funny. Valentines Day originated from a man named valentine signing a letter to his valentine. This holiday is amazing for businesses because people will do so much for the person that they love. Most people do not care how much they spend. ]]> 2018-02-14 17:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231593896 benjamin_hernandez https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231594624 1. The article goes into detail about the history of Valentine's Day. Lazarus started by explaining  what people did in the 1800s, an example is that men would sacrifice goats and then whip women. Valentines day came what it is now because of a women named Esther A. Howland who started selling Valentine cards.
2. The article suggest that Valentine's Day can be traced back to the ancient times in Rome. It was somewhat like a festival where people would run around sacrifice goats and other things of that nature. ]]> 2018-02-14 17:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231594624 maverick_epperson https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231596459 1. This article tells us about the history of Valentine' s Day as well as highlights the difference between how it is celebrated today and how it used to be celebrated. 
2. Valentine's Day originated from the Roman holiday of Lupercalia when men would get naked and whip women with the remains of sacrificed goats.
3.This holiday makes us feel guilty for not spending enough money and creates competition between couples. People feel obliged to buy each other gifts in order to show each other love but in reality is not true. David Lazarus recognizes the ridiculous amount of money spent on this holiday which isn't even that real of a holiday.]]> 2018-02-14 17:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231596459 gianluca_stever https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231599775

The article talks about one of the most expensive holidays of the year. It talks about the history of the day and also the sales behind it. 

It was located in Roma Italy on february, which was the coldest time of the year. The men got naked and sacrificed a goat, and after they skin the goat they would run around town to whip girls to get there fertility up.

3. It is great for business because Esther A. Howland made $100,000 every year on valentine's day. All the men are looking for things to buy for their loved ones.

]]> 2018-02-14 17:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231599775 michael_capuno https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231773525 1. This article, written by David Lazarus, provides a brief overview of the history of the holiday as well as modern and historical money aspects, such as how much is spent for Valentines Day.
2. The origin of Valentines Day isn't as nice as we would assume. It dates back to the ancient Romans, to their celebration of "Lupercalia." Their Valentines Day consisted of chasing and whipping women with strips of skin from a sacrificed goat, all while naked. One of the men in this, whose name was Valentine, signed a letter saying, " from your valentine," before he was murdered.
3. During this holiday businesses do well because people spend a lot of money for nice gifts. According to the statistics in the article, Americans today will spend $18.2 billion on average for Valentines Day, putting a lot of money into the economy, causing businesses to do well.]]> 2018-02-15 02:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/christina_zacharias/EngIIIPer3_ValentinesDayReflection/wish/231773525