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Robert McNamara, and expert in 19th century history relates that St. Valentine’s Day celebrations date back to at least the Middle ages when the day was observed as Choose Your Romantic Partner Day “because it was believed that birds began mating on that day.” (McNamara “History of St. Valentine’s Day in the 1800s”) He continues by In the 1800s, stories abounded that the roots of St. Valentine’s Day reached back to Rome and the festival of Lupercalia on the 15th of February, but modern scholars discount that idea. Despite the holiday's mysterious and puzzling roots, it is obvious that people have observed St. Valentine’s Day for centuries. Smithsonian’s National Postal blog: Love and Derision; Or, Valentine’s Day Victorian Style; Yallambie: Love Makes the World Go Round, About; History Extra: Victorian Valentine’s Day Cards; Wikipedia: Esther Howland; About.com: Cards for St. Valentine’s Day Became a Tradition in the 1800s Back then, they were called “mocking,” “insulting,” or “comic” valentines—“vinegar” seems to be a modern description. They were especially popular during the mid-19th century, when both the U.S. and Britain caught Valentine’s Day fever, a time talked about as “a Valentine’s craze or Valentine’s mania,” Pollen says. A Valentine’s Day Poem. From the Maryland Gazette and Political Intelligencer (Annapolis), February 14, 1822, a poem entitled “To the Reader – On Valentine’s Day,” written by A. Bachelor. The feathr’d Masters of the grove, Devote this joyous day to love And careless ’bout the wintry wind, Each seeks a Partner, mild and kind, In the 1800s, Valentine’s Day celebrations were quite different from what we know today. During this time period, sending handcrafted Valentine’s Day cards was a popular tradition. People would spend hours creating intricate and elaborate cards for their loved ones, often embellished with lace, ribbons, and colorful illustrations. February 14 has a long history as a day for friends and sweethearts to exchange tokens of affection. By the end of the eighteenth century, improvements in printing technology and lower postage rates made Valentines affordable, and ready-made cards began to compete with handwritten notes. Come take a look at some of the Valentines in the society's collections. Handmade Valentines of The 1800s This article was published in the San Francisco Call on Sunday February 9th in 1896. I thought our readers might enjoy reading first hand just how young girls crafted old-fashioned valentines over a century ago! The objects and images that were created as valentines beautifully encapsulate the devotion, passion, love, and friendship felt by people across time and place.» In last year's Valentine's Day blog post, I explored a very special form of valentine known as the cobweb: a complex cutwork device that was used to convey hidden images (fig. 2). DON’T MISS: Valentine’s Day ♥️ Categories: 1800s, Vintage clothing, Groundhog Day explained: How a fun & quirky tradition took root in the US Step Back in Time for an 1800s Valentine’s Celebration! 💌 Experience the charm and traditions of Valentine’s Day in the 1800s at Cape Fear Botanical Garden Shop online at EDGARS. We have great deals on clothing, shoes, cellular, homeware and beauty products. Free Delivery Free Returns Click and Collect Payment options for everyone HQP Valentine Shirts for Women Love Heart V Neck T Shirt Valentine's Day Clothing Valentines Gift Casual Tops. 4.5 out of 5 stars 15. $9.98 $ 9. 98. Typical: $15.98 Christmas Pet Clothes; Christmas Gifts 2021; Valentines day winter clothes for kids; Spread the love with Old Navy's trendy Valentine's Day collection. Shop now The three young women are portrayed in a calendar featuring all of Linda’s Girls. The calendar runs from Valentine’s Day 2025 to Valentine’s Day 2026, and will be available at the event. The Girls previewed the show, each offering a different aspect of the upcoming event. HQP Valentine Shirts for Women Love Heart V Neck T Shirt Valentine's Day Clothing Valentines Gift Casual Tops. 4.9 out of 5 stars 12. $9.88 $ 9. 88. Typical: $15.98 Flipkart Valentine's Day Sale 2025 is Back! Starting From 7th-February-2024 to 14th-February-2024. Enjoy the best Valentine gifts and offers from Flipkart Put together a pretty and poised outfit to celebrate Valentine’s Day when you shop at Pink Lily. Find trendy dresses, tops, graphic tees, purses and more. Flirty and Cute Outfits to Wear for Valentine’s Day. Celebrate Cupid’s day with a look as sweet as you! From dresses to blouses and shoes, we have the perfect Valentine’s Day outfit to have you looking cute during the holiday. The Valentine’s Day Top is a long-sleeved cropped blouse perfect for Valentine’s Day. This simple yet stunning top has a heart cut-out on the chest to reveal your Sim’s chest. It also has a matching skirt in a fitted design with heart cut-outs on one side. However, you must visit the TSR browser to download the skirt separately.
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