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But where does Valentines Day originate? One would assume it started with two star crossed lovers or a pagan celebration of love, however its real origins are religious, anti-establishment romance ending in sadness.
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Valentine was chosen by the church as the protector of lovers and there are many wonderful anecdotes swirling around him, his actions and the impact he made on peoples lives. History is also beset with references and evolving traditions surrounding Valentines Day. Charles, Duke of Orleans sent a letter to his "valentined" wife from the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt (1415) whilst Shakespeare's Ophelia sings of "Valentine's Day" as a day on which maids lose their virginity (1600-1601). The practice of sending valentine cards on 14th February seems to date to the 1840s [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] in America.
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