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The True Origin of Valentine’s Day Isn't All Flowers and Chocolates
Everyone loves a good love story, but the history of Valentine's Day is ... What is the real story behind Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day wasn't always all cherubs and hearts.
Valentine's Day had gruesome start. See how it became the holiday we celebrate today
Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love. Valentine’s Day became associated with ...
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It's almost Valentine's Day. How did the holiday begin? Here's what to know
All you lovebirds out there know that in just a couple of short weeks, Valentine's Day will be upon us. Some people say that ...
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Why Is Cupid the Symbol of Valentine’s Day?
“It was probably ideas about love being fleeting or capricious that are behind the representation ... Feb. 14 and printable Valentine’s Day cards, but his origin story has also inspired ...
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The True Origin of Valentine’s Day Isn't All Flowers and Chocolates
As you probably know, the day is named after St. Valentine—but our story starts long before he came along. According to both The New York Times and History.com, the holiday's origin might stem ...