The True Story of Valentine's Day
Our American Stories
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4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 14 February 2025
⏱️ 15 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of Our American Stories, Valentine’s Day began as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr. So, how did we get from beheading to betrothing?
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