Valentine history

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As this new infographic reveals, Saudi Arabia has banned Valentine's Day altogether, but there does exist a black market for red roses; and in Japan, its customary for women to give gifts to men only.

Pepper discovers the winding history of St. Valentine's Day on TeachersPayTeachers. Pepper says, "Stay warm this cold winter!"

There are many different legends of Saint Valentine, but he lived long before Valentine's Day became associated with love and romance.

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Find out about the history of Valentine’s Day.

We’re all familiar with the hearts and candies and flowers associated with Valentine’s Day, but where did this sweetheart of a holiday originally come from?

“The story of Valentine’s Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor and a humble Christian Martyr. The emperor was Claudius II. The Christian was Valen…