With winter right around the corner, now is a pretty good time to make sure that your home’s heating situation is in order. If you’re one of the many people looking for a new home heating system, you should consider installing a heat pump. Heat pumps offer a unique range of advantages for those who install them. Let’s take a look at some of those advantages now.
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Advantages of Installing a Heat Pump for Winter
Monday, November 2nd, 2015Lupercalia: The Origin of St. Valentine’s Day
Saturday, February 14th, 2015Many people may think of Valentine’s Day as a holiday essentially created by card and gift companies, but the truth is that the holiday has long-standing roots going back to the Roman Empire. The name “Lupercalia” has its origins in the word “lupus”, which means wolf, and the reason for this is that according to Roman pagan religion, the she-wolf Lupa nursed the two orphaned infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.
The Festival
The Festival of Lupercalia spanned two days each February, from February 13th to 15th. The festival was about fertility and was led by Luperci priests, known as “brothers of the wolf”. The festival was serious with intention (fertility) but was executed as quite a romp for both the priests and citizens of Rome. The process was this: two male goats and a dog were sacrificed at the beginning of the festival by the priests; two young Luperci were then anointed with the blood from the animals, and the hides of the animals were cut into straps. As food and drink flowed, the male priests would run around the city wearing nothing but thongs made from the animal skins, and they also carried a strap from one of the sacrificed animals. The strap was used to strike the palms of Roman women waiting for the priests in the city, as it was believed that being hit with the strap could help with infertility issues and a safe, healthy labor for women who were pregnant.
The Transition to St. Valentine’s Day
The Christian influence of the holiday came around the 5th century. The Roman Empire was still strong, but Christianity was rapidly taking hold throughout the world. It is believed that to try and remove the paganism from the holiday, the deaths of two men, supposedly both named Valentine, were added into the mix. During the 3rd and 4th centuries, a law created by Claudius II forbade young men eligible for military service to marry, because Rome wanted a strong army. The two men named Valentine were priests, and married young couples in secret. Both were found out and executed on February 14th, although in separate years. The Church made Valentine a saint (they chose one), and Lupercalia became St. Valentine’s Day.
Here’s wishing you and your loved one a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy New Year’s Eve!
Monday, December 31st, 2012Everyone at Saddleback Plumbing wants to wish you a very happy New Year! We hope you have a fun (and safe!) time saying goodbye to 2012 and welcoming in the New Year!
Remember, if you haven’t already scheduled your annual plumbing maintenance; make sure to contact us today. Annual maintenance is the most effective way to minimize the risk of major damages and will cut down on repair costs. Start the New Year off with smooth running plumbing; call the Orange County plumbers at Saddleback Plumbing today.
Happy New Year from Saddleback Plumbing!
Happy Holidays from Saddleback!
Friday, December 21st, 2012Everyone at Saddleback Plumbing wishes you a very happy holiday! We would like to take a moment to thank all our wonderful customers who make it possible for our business to thrive. We look forward to working with you in the New Year. Have a wonderful celebration, and enjoy this time with friends and family!
As a quick reminder, if you haven’t already scheduled your annual plumbing maintenance, make sure to contact us today. Annual maintenance is the most effective way to minimize the risk of major damages and will not only cut down on repair costs, but it also ensures that your home’s plumbing system is running as efficiently as possible. A comfortable, efficient home is a gift that everyone can appreciate.
Happy Holidays from Saddleback Plumbing!
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