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From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

The history of Valentine's Day: From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday

Feb. 14th is all about romance and love! Whether you're celebrating it with a partner, friends, or family, here's what you should know about its history.

The Oklahoman · 17h

What to know about Valentine's Day origins: A tame holiday with a wild past

According to History.com, exchanging Valentine's took off in the 1700s, a period coinciding with Romanticism in literature and art across Europe and America. When a woman named Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in the 1840s, an industry was born.

Deseret News on MSN · 9h

Unraveling the history of Valentine’s Day: Origins and traditions

But the origins are far more complex — and darker than the chocolate we indulge in on the day of love. Valentine’s Day is rooted in ancient Roman rituals, where sacrifice and

Cleveland.com · 1d

Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day

Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions unanswered. Here are a few.

NBC Chicago on MSN · 15h

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? How the holiday originated and more

The Chicago area was waking up Friday to a bitter cold Valentine’s Day morning, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, with temperatures below zero in some parts and wind chills in the teens. After that, a snowy weekend was on the way.

16hon MSN

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine?

Each Valentine's Day, millions of Americans gift their partners or loved ones with flowers, cards or candy as a token of ...

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Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day

Lovers have always batted their eyes on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Or have they? Historians aren’t sure ...

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