The
History of Valentine's Day (historychannel.com)
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are
exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.
But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?
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The
Story of Valentine's Day (holidays.net)
The holiday of Valentine's Day probably derives its origins from
the ancient Roman feast of Lupercalia. |
St.
Valentine, St. Valentine's Day (vispa.com)
Includes the history of Valentine's Day, St. Valentine, and sending
valentines. |
Valentines
Day History (pictureframes.co.uk)
Includes the History of Saint Valentine's Day, St. Valentine's Story,
and Valentine traditions. |
How
Valentine's Day Works (howstuffworks.com)
(1) Introduction to How Valentine's Day Works (2) Origins of the
Day of Love (3) The First Written Valentines (4) Valentine Symbols
(5) Other Valentine Traditions (6) What's New with Valentines (7)
Lots More Information! |
Whose
Valentine Is It, Anyhow? (abcnews.com)
Countless saints and legends have links to Valentine’s Day
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Valentine's
Day History (cnn.com)
Love in the time of birds and bards. |
St.
Valentine (newadvent.org)
Biographical information at the Catholic Encyclopedia. |
The
Origins of Valentine's Day (techdirect.com)
There are several interpretations as to the origin of Valentine's
Day. Let the romantic in you decide. |
Saint
Valentine's Day (me2u.com)
A short history. |
Valentine's
Day Trivia Hunt (arthur.k12.il.us)
A dozen questions to test your knowledge of Valentine's Day. |
Valentine's
Customs (tartanplace.com)
Feast, Wolf Whistle, Drawing Lots, Parties, Carols, Buns, Gifts,
Cards, Fortune Telling, Matching and Bonfires. |
The
Origin of Valentine's Day (kraftfoods.com)
From "Once Upon a Time" to the modern day. |
This
Day In History : February 14 (historychannel.com)
Major events organized by category. |
Wikipedia : Valentine's Day (wikipedia.org)
Entry at the free, collaborative encyclopedia. |
