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The History of Valentine's Day: How It Became a Global Celebration
But how did this holiday come to be? While many associate Valentine's Day with modern romantic traditions, its origins are steeped in ancient history, religious traditions, and cultural ...
Valentine’s Day, long embraced in Sheboygan, hasn’t always been rosy. Here's a look back.
In 1936, a Press headline blared on Saturday, Feb. 15, 1936, that Machine Gun McGurn was gunned down by the Bugsy Moran gang in Chicago. It was to become known as the Valentine's Day Massacre. The gun ...
Valentine's Day, a tame holiday with a wild past
A prisoner named "Valentine" was said in one tale to have written a note signed "from your Valentine" to his jailer's daughter, according to the Feb. 13, 2024, article.
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It Hasn't Always Been Chocolates and Roses—The History of Valentine's Day
Richard Cadbury introduced the first box of Valentine's Day chocolates in 1868, History.com reports. Teachers receive the most Valentine’s Day cards, followed by kids, mothers, wives and ...
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10 Charming Valentine's Day Traditions Throughout History
The practice of gifting flowers—especially roses—on Valentine's Day started in the Victorian era, when flowers were used to communicate hidden meanings. Today, roses are still the top choice ...
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Valentine’s Day, long embraced in Sheboygan, hasn’t always been rosy. Here's a look back.
February events: Sheboygan's can't-miss events in February include Black history, Valentine's Day & more In 1936, the Sheboygan Press, in coordination with its advertisers, held an unusual contest.