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Bookmark or Share- Valentine's Day - WikipediaValentine's Day customs—sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"), offering confectionery and presenting flowers—developed in early modern England and spread throughout the English-speaking world in the 19th century.
- Valentine's Day 2024: Origins, Background & Traditions - HISTORYFind out about the meaning and history of Valentine’s Day, from the ancient Roman ritual of Lupercalia that welcomed spring to the card-giving customs of Victorian England. The Legend of St...
- Valentine’s Day | Definition, History, & Traditions | BritannicaValentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February.
- Valentine's Day 2024: History, Quotes, Recipes, and More | The Old ...Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, February 14! This holiday has a surprisingly dark origin. Learn more about the real story of Valentine’s Day, why Valentine was killed, and some interesting facts and folklore you may not know!
- Valentine's Day wasn't always about love - National GeographicHere's what we actually know about Valentine's Day. Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Was Valentine’s Day inspired by a party, an execution, or a poem? Historians aren’t sure.
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