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Volunteers deliver gifts to widows on Valentine's Day. The project began in a florist's driveway
A growing number of volunteers has been delivering gifts to widows and widowers on Valentine’s Day.
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White House shares controversial deportation-centric Valentine's Day meme
The White House shared a controversial Valentine’s Day meme honing in on President Donald Trump’s policies concerning illegal immigration and deportations. On Instagram, along with the simple message, “Happy Valentine’s Day” (and a red heart emoji), the White House account posted a pink valentine’s meme featuring the faces of Trump and the administration’s border czar Tom Homan. The meme,...
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The history of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday for people worldwide to share their love and affection. But did you ever wonder how the holiday that celebrates love, affection and friendship came to be? Although the origins of the holiday are slightly unclear, it may date back to the Roman festival known as Lupercalia, according to Britannica.com, which was a festival celebrating...
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Eat your heart out: 49 food deals for Valentine's Day
From takeout to dine-in specials and everything in between, you’ll adore these specials.
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Crowds launch protest against ICE in Foley Square
There is a protest happening against ICE and President Trump’s Immigration crackdown in Foley Square, Lower Manhattan. NBC News 4 New York’s Chris Jose reports.
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NYC ‘Holiday House' gets decked out for Valentine's Day: See the extravagant décor
It turns out decorating during the winter season isn’t limited to Christmas. A Brooklyn man gets into the holiday spirit all year round, with extravagant decorations at his Bay Ridge home. NBC New York’s Ida SIegal reports.
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Soaring cocoa prices are bad news for those Valentine's Day chocolate purchases
Cocoa prices rose to record highs last year amid a global supply shortage. Chocolate makers have raised their retail prices to compensate.
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Why people are naming bugs, rats and cats after their exes this Valentine's Day
Feel like dissing instead of kissing your former lover this Valentine’s Day? Think your ex is more like a rat than a prince? Animal shelters and zoos around the country are encouraging little cathartic acts of revenge this holiday — and raising money for a cause — with a slew of darkly funny fundraisers.
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How do Smarties choose their Love Hearts phrases?
“You Only,” “Be Mine,” and “On Fleek” are some of the catchy phrases Smarties Candy Company uses on their Valentine’s Day candies. Co-president Liz Dee explains how these phrases are chosen and printed on their candy roles.
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Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for social media romance scams
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day.
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Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling to you
Around 90% of the fresh cut flowers being sold for Valentine’s Day in the United States come through Miami, while the other 10% pass through Los Angeles.
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Origin of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day likely began as a feast day for a Christian martyr executed by the Roman emperor, according to History.com.
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What is the origin of Valentine's Day and why is it celebrated on Feb. 14?
Every 14th of February, Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated. Many consider this date to be a special day to strengthen the bonds between couples or friends, but do you know why it started?
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Meet the mom who is surprising 1,000 widows with flowers this Valentine's Day
Kay Decaro of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been a widow for more than 25 years. So when a big bouquet of flowers showed up on her porch on Valentine’s Day, she was taken aback.
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Jill Biden sends Valentine's Day love to Americans with an art display on the White House lawn
It’s Valentine’s Day and Jill Biden is again sending her love to Americans through an art display on the White House lawn. The first lady’s “Valentine to the Country” was revealed as the sun rose on Wednesday. The installation features a large wooden red envelope painted in her handwriting with, “To America with Love.” It is accompanied by a large...
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Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike on Valentine's Day. Here's what it means to you
Wednesday, rider share drivers and app-based delivery drivers across the country are going on strike. They are asking for better pay and safety precautions for the growing occupation.
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Love is in the air … and the mail … in the northern Colorado city of Loveland
Love is in the air … and the mail … in the northern Colorado city of Loveland. Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the world route their Valentines to the “Sweetheart City” to get a special inscription and the coveted Loveland postmark.
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Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday: Is it a dilemma to go on a date with a cross sign on your forehead?
For many people, going on a romantic date is a cause of great stress. This year, Valentine’s Day is celebrated the same day as Ash Wednesday.
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How to send a free, Valentine's Day e-card to patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
If you have just five minutes and access to the Internet, you can make this Valentine’s Day a little brighter for patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.