History of Valentine's Day

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  1. 5. Galentine's Day was introduced by this actress in the show, "Parks and Recreation."
  2. 9. This Greek God was depicted as a handsome young man and had the power to make people fall madly in love. He later became Cupid for the Romans.
  3. 10. The first heart-shaped box of chocolates were introduced in 1861 and created by this man.
  4. 11. Most roses gifted on Valentine's come from this country as well as Kenya and Columbia.
  5. 12. The oldest valentine recorded is from 1415 when this Duke wrote to his wife while he was a political prisoner in the Tower of London.
  6. 13. These were first mass-produced in the 1840s and adorned lace and ribbons.
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  1. 1. Stories say that St. Valentine fell in love with the jailer’s daughter while helping Christians escape prisons in this city.Agapornis These parrots typically travel in pairs, which is why many couples are referred to as lovebirds.
  2. 2. One of four states with a city named Valentine.
  3. 3. This ubiquitous cherub became linked to Valentine’s Day by the turn of the 19th century because of his love-inspiring powers.
  4. 4. This poet cemented Valentine's Day connection between birds and romance with "Parliament of Foules."
  5. 6. Valentine’s Day may have originated from this ancient Roman, pagan festival of fertility.
  6. 7. In the middle age, February 14th was thought to be the beginning of the mating season for this animal.
  7. 8. Conversation hearts got their start soothing sore throats.
  8. 10. Valentine's Day is the second biggest holiday for exchanging these after Christmas.