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From: necht@heidel.berg
On Thu, 8 Jan 2026 11:04:26 -0700
% wrote:
> Ruprecht ||| wrote:
> > On Thu, 8 Jan 2026 09:19:29 -0700
> > % wrote:
> >
> >> Ruprecht ||| wrote:
> >>> On Wed, 7 Jan 2026 20:59:02 -0700
> >>> % wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> % wrote:
> >>>>> Ruprecht ||| wrote:
> >>>>>> 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?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> https://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/onix/
vr9781524865061/candy-hearts-9781524865061_lg.jpg
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>> who cares what it is
> >>>>
> >>>> you never answered so i , i win
> >>>
> >>> a candy heart you did...
> >>>
> >> i never thought of you as a tart but if you say
> >
> > spicy!
> >
> you just never know what will want down your pants in usenet
its not flippers season yet.
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