Name: History Shorts: The First Valentine
Duration: 63
Description: While Valentine's Day is shared by lovers sharing time together, one of the first Valentine cards was sent from an enemy prison.

While Valentine's Day is commonly celebrated by lovers spending time together, one of the first Valentine's messages was sent by a solitary 15th-century prisoner.

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While Valentine's Day is commonly celebrated by lovers spending time together, one of the first Valentines was sent by a solitary 15th-century prisoner.

History Shorts: The First Valentine

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Amanda Onion

While Valentine's Day is shared by lovers sharing time together, one of the first Valentine cards was sent from an enemy prison.

<p>Each 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.</p>


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