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February 14th, 2008

Happy Valentine’s Day

Why is Valentine’s Day celebrated? Well, it’s not just all about the flowers, the candy and the cards. According to the Catholic faith, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in honor of the martyr Saint Valentine.

Nobody really knows what the real legend is, however, there are several stories many people believe.

According to the Greeting Card Association, about 1 billion cards are sold and sent in America every year. The oldest Valentine card is currently on display at the British Museum.

Valentine’s Day will be celebrated today in America, Australia, France, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

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