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It's Valentine's Day, a popular celebration of love romantic and otherwise.
Learn more about the holiday, its history, and how it's celebrated today.
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Valentine's Day HistoryPagan festivals, Christian saints, Chaucer's love birds, and the Greeting Card Association of America
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Valentine's Day by the NumbersFrom the U.S. Census Bureau
Find fun facts about Valentine's Day—a holiday centuries old that celebrates love—from who sent the first valentine to how many Americans send love messages today.
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