Happy Valentine's Day!

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Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

The most romantic of the holidays occurs on February 14 each years on Valentine's Day, which has become associated with hearts, cupids, cards, flowers, lace doilies and candy. However, Valentine's Day was named in honor of a real person, although his true identity is not 100% certain.

The Valentine's Day lens will feature history, legends, poems, articles and more about Saint Valentine and the holiday that was named after him -- Valentine's Day. This lens will also offer Valentine's recipes, music and more to provide you with everything you need to have a fun and happy St. Valentine's Day!
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Valentine's Day (Movie)

The starriest cast you may ever see sparkles in a hilarious and heartwarming romcom from the director of Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries. Stories crisscross, collide and boomerang in this look at a day in the life of love. There's a proposal. Flowers that didn't get sent. A big fat secret that's finally told. The "I'll show up and surprise him" that ended up surprising her. Fights, kisses, wrong turns, right moves and more. Whether new to or through with love, you'll fall in love with this 19-star, funny-side-up celebration of romance.

Valentine's Day [Blu-ray]

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Directed by Garry Marshall, this cute romantic comedy stars a Who's Who of popular 21st century actors: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba

Valentine's Day History

 

Saint Valentine

It started in ancient Rome when a kind physician named Valentine took an interest in a young blind girl. With his healing skill and his deep faith he restored her sight. What we now call Valentine's Day began when he sent the little girl a secret message, which she received after the Christian martyr was executed. For this tale rich in sentiment, master illustrator Robert Sabuda has created paper mosaics to suggest early Christian art.

Saint Valentine

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This book tells one version of the St. Valentine story

The Story of Saint Valentine

St. Valentine from WikipediaSt. Valentine was a real man, and history bears some records of the existence of a martyr named Valentine. Valentine was most likely either:
- a priest in Rome
- a bishop of Interamna (modern Terni)
- a martyr in the Roman province of Africa.

The following articles will provide a look at the history and legends surrounding the man history remembers as St. Valentine.

Who was St Valentine? - the Legend of St. Valentine
Not much is known about the true origins of Valentines Day or who the real St. Valentine was. The Catholic Encyclopedia indicates that the saint whose feast was celebrated on the day now known as St. Valentine's Day was possibly one of these three martyred men named Valentinus who lived in the late third century, during the reign of Emperor Claudius II (who died in 270)

The Legend of St. Valentine
History does not tell us much about the true origins of Valentines Day or who the real St. Valentine was. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, the saint whose feast was celebrated on the day now known as St. Valentine's Day was possibly one of three martyred men named Valentinus.
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Valentine's Day Music

Great American Love Songs: Romantic Standards

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This 2004 project contains the following American love songs:
1. Isn't It Romantic?
2. Embraceable You
3. Let Me Call You Sweetheart
4. Swingin' Down the Lane
5. My Foolish Heart
6. Always
7. Don't Blame Me
8. If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
9. Three Little Words
10. Too Marvelous for Words
11. I'm in the Mood for Love
12. I Hear a Rhapsody
13. Sunday Kind of Love
14. Old Fashioned Love
15. My Ideal
16. While My Lady Sleeps
17. More and More
18. Someone to Watch Over Me

Valentines Day Romantic Music

Many love songs have been written for and about Valentine's Day.

The Best Christian Music for Valentine's Day
It should come as no surprise to discover that gospel artists like Amy Grant, Chris Rice, Avalon, Selah, FFH, Sixpence None the Richer, Steve Green, Noel Paul Stookey, Debbie Boone and others been recording some of the sweetest and tenderest love songs for decades.

Top Ten Christian Love Songs for Valentine's Day
Romantic Love Songs for Weddings, Valentine's Day & Other Special Occasions by Gospel Artists

Top 10 gospel love songs - romantic Christian music for weddings, anniversaries & Valentine's Day
This top ten list of Christian love songs for weddings, Valentine's Day, anniversaries, and other romantic occasions is made up of romantic songs performed by Christian artists who have recorded gospel music albums: Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Jim Brickman, Leon Patillo, Sixpence None the Richer, Steve Green, Noel Paul Stookey, Debbie Boone, and Chris Rice.

Top ten Christian love songs of the decade; songs from Amy Grant, Chris Rice, Avalon, Selah, FFH...
As the first decade of the 21st century is winding down to a close and the New Year approaches, I thought it would be appropriate to look back at the best Christian love songs recorded during the past ten years.
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Valentine's Day Poetry

Selection of 123 poems by 6 great English Romantic poets: William Blake (24 poems), William Wordsworth (27 poems), Samuel Taylor Coleridge (10 poems), Lord Byron (16 poems), Percy Bysshe Shelley (24 poems) and John Keats (22 poems). Introduction and brief commentaries on the poets.

English Romantic Poetry: An Anthology (Dover Thrift Editions)

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Classic poetry of the ages from English poets.

Valentines Poetry

Through the ages, poets have waxed eloquent on Valentine's Day.

Valentine - an Acrostic Poem
A love poem in the acrostic form for Valentine's Day

Carmine - a Love Poem
A love poem in the acrostic form for Valentine's Day

The Essence of Valentines
A poem encouraging recalcitrant men to give a little attention and love to their loved one on Valentine's Day

Romance in Mayberry - Valentine's Day Poetry from Mayberry
Mayberry Valentine's Day Poems Inspired by "The Andy Griffith Show"
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1980s Valentine's Party 

Valentine's Day Articles

Valentines Articles

Valentie's Day is a popular topic for articles.

The Single's Guide to Surviving Valentine's Day
Five ways to avoid feeling low and lonely on Valentine's Day

Gaylord Opryland Resort Provides Romance for Valentine's Day
Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, is the perfect place to spend a romantic Valentine's weekend.

Top Ten Christian Love Songs for Valentine's Day
Romantic Love Songs for Weddings, Valentine's Day & Other Special Occasions by Gospel Artists
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SweetHearts - Wikipedia

 

Valentine's Day Treats

14 ounces of Brach's Cinnamon Imperials. These are great for baking and the bag has a recipes on the back for Brach's Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies and Brach's Imperial Baked Apples. Yuuummm!!

Cinnamon Imperials, 3lb Bulk Bag

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These Cinnamon Imperials candies are delicious when added to applesauce (see recipe below) as well as nice Valentines Day treats all on their own!

Valentine's Day Recipes & Treats

Applesauce - WikipediaAre you looking for some great recipes for Valentine's Day? I will be adding several recipes for yummy Valentine's Day treats here!

Valentine's Day Applesauce for Kids

Red Hot Hearts have been a popular candy treat since the early 1930's. Not only are the little red cinnamon hearts tasty as Valentine's Day candy, but they make a sweet addition to home-made applesauce for kids. I used this recipe for Valentine's Day when I was a little girl.

Ingredients:

4 apples (red or green)
1/2 cup water
2 - 4 tablespoons of Red Hots candy hearts

Directions:

Wash the apples and cut them into quarters to peel and core. Carefully slice the apple quarters into thinner pieces. The thinner the pieces and the more you stir, the smoother your applesauce will be. For chunkier applesauce, use larger pieces.

Put the applies pieces into a saucepan and cover them with water. Cover the pan and cook the apples on low heat until the apples are starting to get soft and the water is almost absorbed. Before the apples are done, add 2 -3 tablespoons of red hot hearts and gently stir. For chunky applesauce, don't stir much.

When the red hots have dissolved and the apples are soft, taste to see if you want to add more. Sometimes tart green apples need more red hots and sometimes sweet red apples require less depending upon personal tastes. Adding red hearts can turn plain applesauce into a dessert.

You can serve the Valentine's Day applesauce hot or cold. Serves 4

More Valentine's Day Recipes:

Recipes: Florentine cookies for Valentine's Day
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With My Valentine 

Valentine's Day Dolls

* C.A. Cupid - Daughter of Eros
* C.A. Cupid is the daughter of "THE CUPID" and knows a thing or two about monster relationships
* She takes calls on her radio show answering relationship questions for the students of Monster High
* Cupid Wings, cupid's quiver ring, purse and outfit
* Love doesn't have to be scary!

Monster High Sweet 1600 Action Figure Doll C.A. Cupid

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Believe it or not, this is THE hot Valentine's doll for 2012

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Valentine's Skin Care & Beauty

Valentine's Day Skincare

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Valentine's Skincare & Beauty Articles

How to have a Valentine's-ready mouth (all year long)
Valentine's Day is upon us and many of us are preparing for date night with a sweetheart, or an evening out with good friends. Everyone wants to feel confident, sexy and to make sure their mouth is in top shape. Here are 3 tips to help you have a Valentine's ready mouth.

How to Have the Perfect Pucker for Valentine's Day

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  • Jennifer Hitt Feb 14, 2012 @ 9:47 pm | delete
    That is great info, you never miss a thing!!! Thanks for all the things to read and video!! As always great job!!
  • KathrynDarden Feb 15, 2012 @ 2:10 am | delete
    Thanky thanky! Hope you had a great Valentine's Day!
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    its really wonderful...
  • KathrynDarden Feb 15, 2012 @ 2:09 am | delete
    Thank you very much!
  • cffutah Feb 9, 2012 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    Your article was sweet, thanks for the write up.
  • KathrynDarden Feb 15, 2012 @ 2:09 am | delete
    Thanks for the kind words!
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    Congrats on making the front page of sqidoo today!
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    Congrats on making the front page of sqidoo today!
  • KathrynDarden Feb 6, 2012 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Thanks for letting me know, Heather!
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    And thank you very much for the blessing! :-)

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