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Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14th, which is believed to have originated from the Roman festival of Lupercalia.
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It is celebrated in many countries, including the United States, Britain, Canada, and Australia.
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Traditionally, it is celebrated with the exchange of gifts, cards, and candy
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, and is often associated with the Roman goddess of fertility, Faunus, and the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.
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Recently, it has also become associated with self-love and sobriety.
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Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14th, when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It is believed to have originated in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring, and is celebrated in many countries, including the United States, Britain, Canada, and Australia. Valentine's Day is commonly celebrated by exchanging handmade or store-bought "Valentines" or other tokens of affection like chocolates and flowers, and is often celebrated with a variety of traditions, such as the exchange of gifts, cards, and candy.
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Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated around the world on February 14th, and is a day of romance and love. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated to welcome spring. Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated with candy, flowers, gifts, and cards, and is often associated with the Roman goddess of fertility, Faunus, and the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.
History of Valentine’s Day - Facts, Origins & Traditions - HISTORY
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Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named…
Valentine's Day - Wikipedia
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Of the many Valentine’s Day traditions, one of the most enduring is the classroom card exchange. Each year, typically, elementary school children choose a box of valentines featuring their latest…
Why Do We Give Valentine Cards? | Britannica
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