Valentine's Day 04.11.11
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The history of the holiday is a mystery. The most popular legend states that in the 3rd century a priest named Valentine married young couples secretly after marriage had been made illegal by the Roman Emperor Claudius II. Valentine was caught and in prison he fell in love with the daughter of his jailer. Before his execution he wrote her a letter singed ‘From your Valentine’ and this is how most Valentine’s Day cards are still signed today.
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Valentine’s Day is a holiday that celebrates love. It falls on February 14th each year. On that day people express their love to their spouses and sweethearts by sending Valentine’s Day cards and exchanging romantic gifts such as heart-shaped chocolates. In some countries people also exchange cards and gifts with their parents, friends and other people they care about. 
