Name: History of Valentine's Day
Duration: 186
Description: Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th and where do the holiday customs come from?

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th and where do the holiday customs come from?

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Why do we celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day on February 14th and where do the holiday customs come from?

History of Valentine's Day

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<p>Each year on February 14, people exchange cards, candy or flowers with their special “valentine.” St. Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.</p>


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