About Valentine's Day
When: February 14th.
Valentine's Day is a celebration of love and lovers. The roots of
Valentine's Day goes back to ancient times, when people paid honor to the
Roman God of Fertility. This was known as the Feast of Lupercalia, and was
celebrated even then on February 14th.
The traditions of Valentine's Day are broad and many. It is a time to exchange
cards or small gifts. Chocolates and jewelry are the big hits of this
holiday as is romantic dinners.
It is a romantic event for lovers and a fun event for kids and family. Many
a couple become engaged or wed on this day. For others it is a day to fall
in love.
Did you know? While 75% of chocolate purchases are made by women
all year long, during the days and minutes before Valentine's Day,
75% of the chocolate purchases are made by men. Over $1billion
of chocolate is purchased for Valentine's Day.
Join in the fun and festivity as you surf through the many pages and links.
Make sure to surf over to the links page for quizzes, fun and games, clipart,
ecards, love poems and even take a love test. And much more too!
Saint Valentine's Day Massacre During the "Roaring twenties(1920's)",
mobs, crime and gangsters were at a height in many parts of the U.S. Alcohol
was banned, spawning the rise of Bootlegging and mob activity. Chicago ,
Illinois experienced more than it's share of mobs and gangsters. On Valentine's
Day, February 14, 1929, four gangsters dressed up as policemen, massacred
seven members of a rival gang.
Did you Know? February 14th was formerly thought to be the first day
of bird's mating for the season. This sparked the custom of sending
valentines to each other.
The Valentine Flower - We all know that red roses symbolize love.
But, did you know there's a flower, and it is not a rose, that is called
the Valentine Flower!?
See
the Valentine Flower
More Information:
Rose
Colors and Their Meaning - Send the right message. Sure red roses signifies
love. But, what about the other colors?
Lhupercalia
the ancient Roman holiday that preceded Valentine's Day
Valentine's
Day History
Ecards We've got
you covered with free Ecards for Valentine's Day and just about any
other holiday, occasion, event, or no event at all!
Fun and Games:
Romance Mathematics......Does love add up?
Shop Online for Valentine's Day Gifts:
Heart Jello Mold - give that special someone your heart
this Valentine's Day.
Holiday Cookie Cutters, Muffin and jello molds
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