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Why the History of Valentine's Day Is So Complicated
What St. Valentine, an ancient Roman festival, and Geoffrey Chaucer all have in common.
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Valentine's Day card
American Valentine's Day card, c. 1908.
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American Valentine card, c. 1890.
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Christmas greeting card
The first Christmas card, designed by John Callcott Horsley for his friend Sir Henry...
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American Valentine card, c. 1900.
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Valentine
American valentine card, c. 1910.
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