THE SPACE ALIEN SENDS A VALENTINE

 EVERY YEAR ON FEBRUARY 14, THE SPACE A;LIEN SENDS A VALENTINE.

THIS IS A SPECIAL DAY FOR LOVERS NAMED AFTER SAINT VALENTINE.

WHO WAS SAINT VALENTINE?

SAINT VALENTINE WAS A 3RD CENTURY PRIEST OR BISHOP, AND THE SUBJECT OF MANY LEGENDS.   

THE ASSOCIATION OF SAINT VALENTINE WITH LOVE DEVELOPED YEARS LATER, AROUND THE MIDDLE AGES. HE IS THE PATRON SAINT OF LOVERS, EPILEPSY AND BEEKEEPERS, AMONG OTHERS.   '

I FOUND THS ALL ONLINE AND WISH EVERYONE A GLORIOUS VALENTINE'S DAY!

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THE SPACE ALIEN LEARNS ABOUT SAINT VALENTINE

 February can be a cold, cold month.  

But right in the middle of that cold month, is a very special day!

February 14 is St. Valentine's Day!  

Who was St. Valentine?

The Space Alien found this online:

"Saint Valentine was a 3rd century Roman saint, likely a priest or bishop, martyred around 269-270 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Claudius II.  He is the patron saint of love, engaged couples, and happy marriages, traditionally associated with February 14th for secretly marrying couples to prevent men from going to war.     

Key details about St. Valentine include:

  -- Legends of Defiance: Saint Valentine is believed to have defied Emperor Claudius II's decree that young men should remain single to be better soldiers, choosing instead to secretly marry them.

• Martyrdom: He was arrested, beaten, and executed (beheaded) on February 14, likely for his Christian faith and defiance of Roman authority
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The Blind Girl Legend: A popular, though perhaps legendary, account suggests that while in prison, Saint Valentine healed the blind daughter of his captor, Asterius, leading to the conversion of his household.
Origins of the Day: The connection to romantic love was heavily influenced by literature, particularly Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, rather than solely religious history.
Identity Confusion: Historical accounts often blur together at least two different men named Valentine (one a priest in Rome, another a bishop in Terni), leading the Catholic Church to remove his official feast day from the general Roman Calendar in 1969, while still recognizing him as a saint. 

I have heard that Saint Valentine is also considered the patron saint of beekeepers, travelers, and those with epilepsy. 

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The Space Alien was fascinated by this, and is now getting to work on making lovely, creative, Valentine cards for everyone!

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THE SPACE ALIEN CELEBRATES THE NEW YEAR 2026

 The Space Alien is celebrating the arrival of 2026 with a sip of champagne and by wishing everyone a Happy New Year of Good Luck and Good Health!  

THE SPACE ALIEN APOLOGIZES

Friday, November 14, 2025.

The Space Alien Gazette has not published for quite a while. Not since January of this year.

This is because the old people's home where Your Editor now lives said The Space Alien Gazette was too disturbing and disruptive. 

So if I disturbed or disrupted you I profoundly apologize.  

But I dId not want to be kicked out of my home and left to sleep on the streets.

I wish all of you Loyal Readers a lovely Thanksgiving!  

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THE SPACE ALIEN CELEBRATES 2025

 The Space Alien was so excited about the New Year, 2025.  

There was a celebration in the Editorial Offices of the Space Alien Gazette, with lots of

champaigne and lots of balloons and confetti!  

THE SPACE ALIEN OBSERVES LABOR DAY

Labor Day is here and the Space Alien appreciates everyone whose work makes our country great.  

The Space Alien has excelled at many kinds of work and now serves as Star Reporter for the Space Alien Gazette.  

We hope on this Labor Day you will enjoy these exclusive photos from the Space Alien's personal album! 

Cowboy:

                                         

                                           

            "I cared for the animals and never let anyone eat them!"

Major League Baseball Player:

                    

                               "My stats were legendary!"

Firefighter:

"I saved many lives!" 

We wish our Loyal Readers a happy and restful Labor Day!

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THE SPACE ALIEN OBSERVES INDEPENDENCE DAY!

 Once again, the Space Alien observes Independence Day, the Fourth of July, by participating in this inspiring reenactment of the Spirt of '76!

                                      

We wish all our Loyal Readers a meaningful Independence Day! 

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THE SPACE ALIEN BACK IN THE KITCHEN!

 Your Editor's birthday is coming up, and once again the Space Alien is preparing for this momentous day!     

Now in the well equipped kitchen of the editorial office of the Space Alien Gazette the Space Alien has baked an exquisite birthday cake!

The Space Alien will fly at tachyonic velocities exceeding the speed of light to deliver this beautiful cake.

The cake may not survive the journey but even the charred crumbs will be delicious!

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