2758 Kennedy Blvd. – Suite 1 –
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone:
201.200-5505 – Fax: 201.985.9745
Prove
Your Love: Be Smart
Know ‘Why’ You’re Shopping for February
14th, Not Just for ‘What’
BAYONNE,
NJ January 31, 2003 – While out shopping in cold, but
shortened February, mulling over what to get your sweetheart,
your thoughts might wander into the romantic realm, just who
is St. Valentine anyway, and why are we celebrating February
14th?
Here’s your chance to prove your love
(by knowing why you’re buying and celebrating)!
According to the History Channel, the truth behind the Valentine
legends is murky, yet the stories clearly emphasize St. Valentine’s
appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and most importantly, romantic
figure.
St. Valentine seems to be a composite of several romantic
themes intertwined with the developing Christianity amidst
Roman times. One such scenario has Roman Emperor Claudius
II deciding that married men do not make good soldiers, so
he banned marriage in order to attract a full army. Valentine,
or Valentinus, a local priest, secretly performed marriages
when young men and women requested them. Other legends elevate
Valentine to the role of Bishop, or have him helping Christians
escape the harsh prison treatment of Ancient Rome, or even
have Valentine in prison, himself, falling in love with the
jailer’s daughter. Yet all resolutely conclude with
the tragic death of Valentine at the hands of Emperor Claudius
II.
Our romantic martyr died on February 14, 269 A.D.
One last legend: St. Valentine left a last, and lasting, love
note to that jailer’s daughter, signing, “From
Your Valentine.”
Now, what to get your Valentine!
There’s always the tried-and-true, good for both men
and women: flowers and candy. And if you’re creative
and daring: lingerie, cologne and jewelry. If you’re
much more practical (and your Sweetie would greet that with
a smile!), other gifts conjure up these suggestions: clothing
(athletic and business casual attire) and video/audio products.
Parking
is not a problem in the Town Center, with several municipal
parking lots located within walking distance of the stores.
Shoppers enjoy half the NJ
Sales Tax – 3%, UEZ pricing –
by shopping in the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone
and are encouraged to enjoy 3% sales tax at participating
locations.
The Bayonne Town Center Management Corporation is a non-profit
organization that manages the day-to-day operations of the
district between 17th and 30th Streets. Its mission is improving
and enhancing the businesses within those areas. In addition
to revitalizing the area, the corporation is also responsible
for providing public relations, advertising, and business
recruitment and retention for area merchants. For further
information about the Town Center, please call 201-339-9409
or contact through the website, info@bayonnetowncenter.com.
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