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This fun-filled volume includes folklore, rituals, songs, and literature surrounding our most romantic holiday, with images of over 200 antique valentines.
Synopsis
Over 200 vintage valentines, complete with legends, recipes, and crafts. Aggressive radio campaign, author appearances, advertising.
Synopsis
When Saint Valentine was a priest during the third century in Rome, Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage. Despite the emperoris decree, Saint Valentine continued to perform marriages until Claudius finally put him to death. Today, Valentine's Day celebrates Saint Valentineis sacrifice and loveis triumph with delicate valentines, bright flowers, and tasty candies. In this exhaustive exploration of Valentineis Day, collector and author Michele Karl showcases over 200 vintage valentines, complete with detailed descriptions, historical anecdotes, and innovative recipes. Also included arefun facts, folklore, poems, crafts, and other expressions of love. Lovers of all ages will delight in this bookis wealth of information and history behind our most romantic holiday.