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Why did Emperor Claudius II outlaw marriage for young men of fighting age?
Why did Emperor Claudius II outlaw marriage for young men of fighting age?
Which Saint Valentine is believed to be the inspiration behind Valentine's Day?
Which Saint Valentine is believed to be the inspiration behind Valentine's Day?
Why was Saint Valentine eventually put to death?
Why was Saint Valentine eventually put to death?
What was the purpose of the old Roman festival Lupercalia?
What was the purpose of the old Roman festival Lupercalia?
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When is Valentine's Day celebrated each year?
When is Valentine's Day celebrated each year?
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What event led to the replacement of Lupercalia with Saint Valentine's Day?
What event led to the replacement of Lupercalia with Saint Valentine's Day?
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Who is credited with inventing the first mass-produced valentine?
Who is credited with inventing the first mass-produced valentine?
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Where was the oldest-known valentine written?
Where was the oldest-known valentine written?
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What materials were used to decorate the first mass-produced valentine by Esther Howland?
What materials were used to decorate the first mass-produced valentine by Esther Howland?
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How many Valentine's Day cards are sent each year currently?
How many Valentine's Day cards are sent each year currently?
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Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th every year.
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th every year.
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Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men of fighting age because he believed single men are better soldiers.
Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men of fighting age because he believed single men are better soldiers.
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The origin of Valentine's Day can be definitively traced back to Saint Valentine of Rome.
The origin of Valentine's Day can be definitively traced back to Saint Valentine of Rome.
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Lupercalia, an old Roman festival, was held on February 14th each year.
Lupercalia, an old Roman festival, was held on February 14th each year.
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The holiday of Lupercalia was dedicated to celebrating love and fertility.
The holiday of Lupercalia was dedicated to celebrating love and fertility.
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Lupercalia was replaced with Saint Valentine's Day during the Middle Ages.
Lupercalia was replaced with Saint Valentine's Day during the Middle Ages.
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The oldest-known valentine was written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife.
The oldest-known valentine was written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife.
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Esther Howland is recognized as the mother of the American valentine.
Esther Howland is recognized as the mother of the American valentine.
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Today, fewer than 100 million Valentine's Day cards are sent annually.
Today, fewer than 100 million Valentine's Day cards are sent annually.
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Lovers exchanging valentines started during the Roman Empire era.
Lovers exchanging valentines started during the Roman Empire era.
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