Happy Valentine’s Day 2025

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The history of Valentine’s Day has quite a few twists and turns so I will include a couple of links if you would like to learn more about this day. I was wondering if our ancestors paid any heed to this day or not. I suspect for many it was a saint’s day rather than the commercial day that we experienced today. However, I did find some postcards that could double for valentines among my great-grandparents papers from the 1910s so there was a nod to the holiday back then.  Do you have any clues about this day from your ancestors? Perhaps you have a family story or a letter or valentine that would give you a clue. Our family stories come from all aspects of our ancestors’ lives, not just dates. Explore your Valentine history, even your own for your children and grandchildren. Happy Valentine’s Day! (And Happy President’s Day for those of you in the United States.)
Valentine's Day - Wikipedia
The history of Valentine's Day: From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday
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