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Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day
is a holiday celebrated
on February 14 by many people throughout the world. In the
English-speaking countries, it is the traditional day on which
lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's
cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery.
Valentine's Day greeting messages
The rise of Internet popularity at the turn of the millennium is creating new
traditions. Millions of people use, every year, digital means of creating and
sending Valentine's Day greeting messages such as e-cards, love coupons or
printable greeting cards.
Valentine celebrated
Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women. In addition
to the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the
United Kingdom, France, and Australia. The Netherlands celebrated
" Valentijnsdag"
Valentine's Day February 14
February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine
became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending
poems and
simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.
Legends of Saint Valentine
Early Christian Church indicates the presence of at
least two saints names Valentine. Some scholars however, says that there were as
many as seven saints credited with the name of Saint Valentine or Valentinus all
of whom lived in the Third Century and apparently died on the same day.
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