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valentines History
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first mass produced valentines printed
Most people know that Valentine's Day was named after St. Valentine, the patron saint. But, did you know that there are at least 2 men with the name Valentine that could have inspired the holiday?
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The date February 14 was thought to be the beginning of birds mating season by those in France & England. It was declared "Valentine's Day" at the end of the 5th Century. The date didn't become associated with love until the Middle Ages.
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Cupid is a common figure associated with Valentine's Day. Did you know that the cherub can actually be traced back to the greek god of love named Eros? This immortal man who had the power to make people fall in love was dubbed "Cupid" by the Romans.
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According to History.com the first Valentine sent was a poem written by a French Duke named Charles (to his wife) in 1415. He penned the note to his love while imprisoned in the Tower of London.
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Conversational Hearts got their start from a Pharmacist named Oliver Chase. Chase wanted to produce medical lozenges & created a machine to make disc shaped wafers. Words were later added to these discs and the shape was changed to hearts,
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Valentine's cards sent each year by americans
145
gifts for dogs & cats
45
number of sayings in each box of conversational hearts
conversational hearts Printed each year
8
pounds of chocolate sold in heart-shaped boxes
58
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