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Tag Archives: Valentine
Valentine’s Day and Love
The origin of this day is uncertain. Here are some theories: (1) Some (not all) believe that it is a “christianized” form of the Roman festival of Lupercalia. This festival occurred each year between February 13th and 15th. It is … Continue reading
Posted in History, holiday, Love, Marriage
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We’ve Been Duped!
Valentine’s Day is near, you know that day that men (and women) are expected to show that special someone how much they love them. Sometimes this is shown with the purchase of diamonds. Diamonds are mentioned four times in the … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Love, Marriage
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