Holiday Kids: All About Valentine's Day

The video explores the history of Valentine's Day, starting with the Roman festival Lupercalia, which involved matchmaking traditions. As Christianity spread, the holiday was renamed to honor Saint Valentine, a priest who defied Roman law by performing secret marriages. The Middle Ages saw the first Valentine poem, and the holiday evolved into a celebration of love. In the US, Esther Howland popularized Valentine's Day cards. Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated worldwide with cards, gifts, and special dinners.

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