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   From: necht@heidel.berg   
      
   On Wed, 7 Jan 2026 20:59:02 -0700   
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   > > Ruprecht ||| wrote:     
   > >> On Wed, 7 Jan 2026 16:18:49 -0700   
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   > >>> 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?   
   > >>   
   > >> https://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/onix/cvr9   
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   > >>     
   > > who cares what it is     
   >    
   > you never answered so i , i win   
      
   a candy heart you did...   
      
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