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China

February 12, 2007

February 14 is Valentine’s Day. Across America, couples will celebrate their love. The modern acknowledgment of this holiday has little to do with the origin of the holiday, which dates back to the fourteenth century and is named for the so-called Saint Valentine.

Nowadays, flowers, chocolate or jewelry are traditional Valentine’s Day presents. It’s a big night for restaurants too, as couples make reservations for romantic dinners weeks in advance. Cards and gifts exchanged for the occasion are called Valentines. And that special someone you share the day or night with is your Valentine. Many Valentine’s Day cards say, “Will you be my Valentine?”

As with all holidays though, people celebrate in different ways. Some Americans do not like the commercialism of Valentine’s Day and choose not to participate.

And of course, there are plenty of single people who do not have much reason to celebrate, since they don’t have a Valentine.

Listen to Marni and Kevin talk about V-Day.

. Across America, couples will celebrate their love. The modern acknowledgment of this holiday has little to do with the origin of the holiday, which dates back to the fourteenth century and is named for the so-called Saint Valentine. Nowadays, flowers, chocolate or jewelry are traditional Valentine’s Day presents. It’s a big night for restaurants too, as couples make reservations for romantic dinners weeks in advance. Cards and gifts exchanged for the occasion are called Valentines. And that special someone you share the day or night with is your Valentine. Many Valentine’s Day cards say, “Will you be my Valentine?” As with all holidays though, people celebrate in different ways. Some Americans do not like the commercialism of Valentine’s Day and choose not to participate. And of course, there are plenty of single people who do not have much reason to celebrate, since they don’t have a Valentine. Listen to Marni and Kevin talk about V-Day. Embarassed

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