Why some social media users incorrectly think greeting card companies invented Valentine's Day

The holiday's roots stretch back centuries, long before commercial greeting cards existed.
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The History of Valentine’s Day Traditions

Explore the history of Valentine's Day traditions, from ancient Rome's Lupercalia to Victorian valentines and modern romantic ...

A brief history of Valentine’s Day — and how it became romantic

Valentine’s Day didn’t start with candy hearts or roses — or a Roman fertility festival, though there was one in mid-February. The first love notes signed “Your Valentine” likely were not sent by an ...

When is Valentine’s Day? Date, history and what to know about the romantic holiday

Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on Feb. 14. Here’s when it falls this year, how it started, and why it’s associated ...
Marietta Times

Students make Valentine’s Day boxes

PARKERSBURG – Jackson Middle School students were feeling the love last week as they designed and created Valentine’s Day boxes for younger children at Olivia and Friends Childhood and Development ...