Tag: Valentine’s day
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Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, is a time when people exchange greeting cards called valentines with their sweethearts, friends, and family. Some valentines have romantic verses, while others feature funny pictures or sayings, often with the phrase “Be my valentine.” In the weeks leading up to the day, stores fill with valentines and festive…
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History of Valentine’s Day
History of Valentine’s DayBeginnings Different authorities believe Valentine’s Day began in various ways. Valentine’s Day probably came from a combination of all three of those sources-plus the belief that spring is a time for lovers. In Norman French, a language spoken in Normandy during the Middle Ages, the word galantine sounds like Valentine and means…