Get ready for a fun-sized trip through the history of Valentine’s Day, where love and laughter go hand in hand!

Ancient Roots: Our story starts with ancient Rome’s Lupercalia festival, a wild party involving priests, goat hide, and a rather odd matchmaking strategy. Talk about ancient love hacks!

Mystery of St. Valentine: Jump to the 3rd century, and we meet St. Valentine, a mysterious figure who’s all about secret love affairs. With several Valentines to choose from, it’s like a historical dating game!

Medieval Matchmaking: Thanks to poet Geoffrey Chaucer, the Middle Ages linked love with Valentine’s Day. Inspired by birds mating in February, people began exchanging romantic notes. Who knew birds were such trendsetters?

From Handmade to Hallmark: The 1800s saw handmade love notes, but the industrial revolution changed the game. Enter Hallmark in 1913, turning Valentine’s Day into a card-sending extravaganza.

From its quirky start in Rome to today’s love-fest, Valentine’s Day reminds us to celebrate love in all its forms. Whether it’s a grand gesture or a simple text, love is always in the air on February 14th. Happy Valentine’s Day! 💌💘

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For Her

Find Valentine’s Day with Amazon.com’s Gift Finder. Get unique gift ideas, discover this year’s top gifts, and choose the best gift for everyone on your list. Simplify your search for the perfect token of love. Happy gifting!

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