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7 Unique Valentine’s Day Traditions
Chocolates and roses are common ways to mark Valentine’s Day, but there are other, lesser-known traditions to commemorate the holiday.
Read more about 7 Unique Valentine’s Day TraditionsEach year on February 14, people exchange cards, candy or flowers with their special “valentine.” St. Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.
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Chocolates and roses are common ways to mark Valentine’s Day, but there are other, lesser-known traditions to commemorate the holiday.
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What are the historical origins and meaning of Valentine’s Day? Get the facts. Learn how romantic cards and chocolates helped commercialize this day of love.
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How did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday.
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Rather than expressing love and affection, these cards were designed to offend.
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