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   From: necht@heidel.berg   
      
   On Wed, 7 Jan 2026 16:18:49 -0700   
   %  wrote:   
      
   > Ruprecht ||| wrote:   
   > > On Wed, 7 Jan 2026 17:30:08 -0500   
   > > jmquown  wrote:   
   > >   
   > >> On 1/6/2026 9:05 PM, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:   
   > >>> It's time to prepare for the next American holiday. My wife   
   > >>> cranked these pillowcases out in two days. She may have started a   
   > >>> theme for us. St. Pat's is coming soon! Who craves clover?   
   > >>>   
   > >>>    
   > >>>   
   > >>> leo   
   > >>   
   > >> Your wife does beautiful work.  Valentine's Day isn't an "American"   
   > >> holiday, it's a Hallmark holiday.   
   > >>   
   > >> Jill   
   > >   
   > > No dear, you're dead wrong:   
   > >   
   > > AI Overview   
   > > Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14th, is a holiday for   
   > > expressing love and affection through gifts like flowers,   
   > > chocolates, and cards, with roots in the veneration of Christian   
   > > saints named Valentine and potentially linked to the Roman festival   
   > > of Lupercalia. Traditions include giving "valentines," elaborate   
   > > gifts, and marriage proposals, with ancient legends of St.   
   > > Valentine secretly marrying couples forbidden by an emperor,   
   > > solidifying his role as the patron saint of lovers. Origins and   
   > > History St. Valentine: The day honors one or more early Christian   
   > > martyrs named Valentinus, with the most popular legend involving a   
   > > priest who defied Emperor Claudius II by marrying soldiers in   
   > > secret. Lupercalia: Some scholars link it to the ancient Roman   
   > > festival of Lupercalia (mid-February), a fertility celebration that   
   > > involved pairing people by lottery, though the connection is   
   > > debated. Romantic Association: The link to romantic love emerged   
   > > during the High Middle Ages with the flourishing of courtly love   
   > > traditions. Traditions and Celebrations Gifts: Common gifts include   
   > > flowers (especially red roses), chocolates, confectionery, and   
   > > jewelry. Cards: People exchange cards, often called "valentines,"   
   > > featuring hearts, Cupid, and romantic messages. Acts of Love: It's   
   > > a popular day for marriage proposals, weddings, and romantic   
   > > dinners. School Activities: Children often exchange homemade   
   > > valentines and candy with classmates. Modern Interpretations While   
   > > a significant day for couples, some view it as overly   
   > > commercialized. It's also celebrated by some as a day for   
   > > self-love, family, or friendship.   
   > so   
      
   So it's not just a greeting card holiday.   
      
   Can I get you some candy hearts?   
      
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