Valentine's Day: A Brief History and Game.

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  • Author(s): Maxwell, D. Jackson1
  • Source:
    Library Media Connection. Jan/Feb2009, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p34-34. 1p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      Valentine's Day; Holidays; Christian saints; Saints; Lupercalia; Love; Motion pictures; History
    • Abstract:
      The article presents a discussion about the history of Valentine's Day. During the Roman period, the festival of Lupercalia was scheduled every February 15th. Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Ternie, two Christian saints, were killed by emperors on February 14. In present times, Valentine's Day is celebrated in various ways such as giving jewelry and watching movies. It is noted that Valentine's Day is a day of love.