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St Valentine and the Church
St. Valentine is a very popular saint in today's commercial world. But who was he? What is fact and what is legend about this shadowy figure of the early church?
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The Mysterious Saint
This article is about a priest and physician who lived during the time of the Roman persecutions - who is this Saint? Unscramble the name and find out!
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What to Do on Saint Valentine's Day
St Valentine's Day is for lovers but some will be spending the day in lonely isolation. Here are a some suggestions for single people to enjoy St. Valentine's Day.
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Celebrating St. Valentine’s Day In Germany
Valentine’s Day is not as seriously observed as it is in the States; as a matter of fact, the celebration of Valentine’s Day has gained popularity only in recent decades, namely after the end of World War II. While it was previously celebrated by some, the end of the war (and with it the friendly relationship with American soldiers) added to the growing esteem Germans were developing for this holiday.
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Cheer Up a Rainy Day
Take a break--learn fun things
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Gift Ideas for Your Valentine
Great ideas to enjoy Valentine's without the forced gift or the forced romance.
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Poor Public Relations: The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
The violence of the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre and other activities of Capone were drawing attention from both legal and illegal groups. It appeared that many felt the time for a Boss like Big Al was past. This material marks the beginnings of his decline.
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St Valentine's Day Massacre
The St Valentine's Day Massacre on 14 February 1929 led to the establishment of the first crime detection laboratory in the United States of America.
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St. Valentine
Learn about St. Valentine and a brief history of Valentine's Day.
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St. Valentine
Who is St. Valentine and why do we celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14? Well, there is more myth than verified truth in the legends. Nevertheless, this should give you some insight into this "lovers' holiday."
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St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Lured into a trap, mobster "Bugs" Moran barely escapes the doomed fate of six of his gang members, executed in a Chicago garage.
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The History of St. Valentine's Day
Ever wonder why, on this one random day a year, people everywhere have a contest to see who can say "I love you" with the most flair?
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Top Ten Trivia about Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is a quirky city of great antiquity and high on the tourist hit-list. These are fun trivia bites that set the place apart and make good pub conversation starters.
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Valentine's Day
St. Valentine's Day is coming up fast. Known as a celebration of love, this article takes a look at the origins of the saint and what he represents.
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Who Was Saint Valentine
There are many legends about Saint Valentine, the man whose name was given to the popular holiday of both lovers and children alike. Here are the most common stories.
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Who was Saint Valentine?
St. Valentine's Day is time when lovers exchange tokens of love and fidelity and to receive cards that intrigue with their anonymous avowal of amorous intentions.
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Wu-Tang Clan strikes again: St. Valentine's Day Massacre

Valentine’s Signs and Symbols
Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love and friendship but do you ever wonder why we put lace on hearts or doves on cards to say 'I love you'?
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Valentines Orchids
Valentines and Orchids, not just any orchid but BRIGHT VELVET RED ORCHIDS!
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VALENTINES: A Bit of History
Valentine's Day customs have changed drastically over the years. It was celebrated in Ancient Rome as the Feast of Lupercalia.
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Cupid's Origins
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Dark Fudge Bundt Cake Recipe
This rich Dark Fudge Bundt Cake Recipe from 'A Passion for Baking' by Marcy Goldman, is so intense, it guarantees to satisfy every chocolate craving.
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How to Say it with Flowers on Valentine's Day
Whether it's roses, lilies, orchids or tulips, if giving flowers as gifts of love this Valentine's Day, let the blooms do the talking. But, be careful which you choose!
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Romantic Shropshire
Hauntings and Valentine’s Day in Shropshire and a genealogy site to watch.
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Valentine's Day!
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What to do on Valentines Day in Singapore
A romantic day in Singapore starts with breakfast in a lush garden, continues with a lunch of aphrodisiac foods and a loving massage and ends with sky high cocktais.
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Valentine's Day Stories for Children
Celebrate one of February's great holidays with your children by engaging them in reading some great Valentine's Day-themed books at home or at school.
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Book Review of A Box of Treats by Kevin Henkes
Originally published separately as small board books for babies and preschoolers, the five tales in this collection can teach gentle life lessons to older children too.
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Engaged...German Style
Do German men, just like their American counterparts, shell out about three months’ worth of hard-earned salary to buy a ring for their beloved? Do friends and family throw bridal showers to help supply the couple with as much of needed household items as possible? Do scantily clad “ladies of the night” jump out of cakes at the bachelor’s party?
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Kid’s Valentine’s Day Cards
Easy and fun handmade cards for children to make at Valentine's Day.
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Remember Seniors on February 14
Seniors need to be remembered on holidays and Valentine's is no exception. Here are ideas for thoughtful gestures from children and family for senior citizens.
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The History of Valentine's Day
Celebrated for thousands of years, Valentine's Day is a holiday that dates back to ancient Rome.
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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
For something a little different than the usual flowers and chocolates, here are a few out-of-the-ordinary gift ideas for Valentine's Day with a pink twist.
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Welsh Love Spoons a Traditional Love Token
Welsh love spoons evolved from ordinary wooden spoons used in cooking and to eat a traditional cawl but came to represent love, faithfulness and a desire to stay as one.
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Ghostly Gangsters of the Great Depression
Gangsters and their ghosts
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Happy Valentine's day (Part 1)
Valentine sites for kids, Part I.
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The Story of Saint Valentine
A brief overview of the life of the third-century priest who became known as Saint Valentine.
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Valentine's Celebration
We'll be making cards this year. Will you? How about a hat or gift box. Learn about the origin of the holiday and it's traditions to share with your kids while your doing your Valentine's Day activities.
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Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day, February is a month of fun
Lunar New Year and Valentines day are two of the events featured in this February spectacular!
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Steamed Spiced Chocolate Pudding
Josée di Stasio's award winning Italian cuisine cookbook 'à la di Stasio' first published in French, is now available in English for the first time.
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Valentine's Day
For centuries, people have celebrated Valentine's Day. Though it may have originated as an ancient Roman feast, it eventually came to be associate with a Roman Catholic feast day on February 14th.
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My Top Twenty Gangster Films
Top picks for gangster movies and why I feel the way I do
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Top 20 Selected Gangster Films
Top 20 selected gangster films and why they were chosen
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What's it Called When We Get a Word from a Person's Name?
An eponym!
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Ancient Origins of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day and February equal love and romance. In Ancient Greece and Rome, this time of year had similar connotations, but they were celebrated VERY differently.
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Be My Valentine...
A look at one of the many legends and some of the symbolism of St Valentine's Day.
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Cupid and Psyche
One immortal god of love, one mortal maiden who's lovely. Could they make their love work?
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Engaging Ideas for Lovers in NE Ohio
Three unusual ways to pop the question or get hitched!
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Kate Greenaway (1846 - 1901)
This article is for the Valentine's Day Event and is about Kate Greenaway, the famous children's book illustrator.
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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE VOTED THE MOST ROMANTIC NOVEL
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice has recently been voted the most romantic novel of all time!
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