In Truth, Valentine's Day Is Based On A Feast Day Of The Saint By That Name

Submitted by AnneM (United States), Feb 13, 2010 at 06:53

The origins of this holiday is based on a early Christian martyr or martyrs of that name, and most likely an early Church priest.

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	It seems that young people in Egypt celebrate Valentine's day [29 words]	dhimmi no more	Feb 14, 2015 09:49	221062
	Iranian holidays [74 words]	Aria	Feb 22, 2011 20:01	182892
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3	How sad, the entire islamic world is taught that love is evil ! ..2010 Feb. [58 words]	Phil Greend	Feb 14, 2010 02:10	168877
1	In Truth, Valentine's Day Is Based On A Feast Day Of The Saint By That Name [24 words]	AnneM	Feb 13, 2010 06:53	168854
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