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This category lists pages and sites that tell the story behind Valentine's Day and the many traditions associated with it.

Resources in This Category

• Cupid: The Most Famous of Valentine Symbols

  http://www.holidays.net/amore/cupid.html
  Tells the story of Cupid and Psyche.

• How Valentine's Day Works

  http://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays/valentine.htm
  Explores the history, traditions, and fun of Valentine's Day.

• The History of Valentine's Day

  http://www.morristown.com/ValentinesDay/ValentinesDay.html
  Explores the legends behind the holiday.

• The History of Valentine's Day

  http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day
  Information on the origins of the most romantic holiday, including the real St. Valentine. From The History Channel.

• The Story of Valentine's Day

  http://www.holidays.net/amore/story.html
  A short history of the holiday.

• The Tale of Cupid and Psyche

  http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/mythical/psyche.html
  The legend of Cupid and Psyche summarized. Includes artwork.

• Valentine's Day

  http://www.crewsnest.vispa.com/valentine.htm
  Explores the history and traditions of this romantic day.

 

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