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| Valentine's Day Features |
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| Explore Valentine's Day from its history to its romantic stories and even take a break to have some fun. Discover where Valentine's Day originated and how valentines became an important part of this holiday. Read some love stories and romantic poems and learn how to say "I love you" in different languages. You can also play some Valentine's Day games and even read related encyclopedia articles. When you have finished you will know all about the history and traditions of Valentine's Day and many of the better known love stories. |
| Topic: Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.factmonster.com/spot/valentines-day.html |
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| Valentine's Day: Passion Through the Post |
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| The British Postal Museum and Archive shares an exhibit that tells the history of Valentine's Day through postal stamps, letters and cards. Find out the origin of Valentine's Day and see some of the beautiful cards that have been sent for this holiday. Look at some of the earliest cards that date back to the 1700s. Learn why so many cards were sent in the 1800s and see Valentine postcards from the First World War. An audio clip is available to read each page aloud. |
| Topic: Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.postalheritage.org.uk/exhibitions/onlineexhibitions/valentines/ |
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| Love and Romance Through the Ages: Valentine's Day |
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| For hundreds of years romantics around the world have known the fourteenth of February as a day of love. This site, sponsored by the Virtual Museum of Canada, explores the history of Valentine's day and the role it has played in a number of different cultures and countries from around the world. How did it all start? How have things changed throughout the past few centuries of the history of Valentine's Day? You will learn about Saint Valentine, Cupid and Psyche, and so much more! |
| Topic: Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Valentin/English/index.php3 |
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| Celebrating Valentine's Day Differs Internationally |
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| Have you ever wondered how Valentine's Day is celebrated in other countries around the world? This web site lets you meet students from other countries who will share their Valentine's Day stories and traditions with you. These students share their poems and offer insights into Valentine's Day celebrations that take place in their home countries. The countries you will learn about include China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey. You can even build your foreign language vocabulary by learning how to say "I love you" in fourteen different languages!
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| Topic: Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.topics-mag.com/internatl/holidays/valentines/day.htm |
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| St. Valentine's Day |
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| Browse through this scrap album and learn about Valentine's celebrations from the Victorian era. The scrapbook contains images of some of the classic laced and perfumed Valentines common to this period. You will read about the characteristics of these valentines, find out how they were made, and even find some fun quotes from the Victorian era. Next you will explore some of the comic valentines of the time that will show you the more light-hearted side. Finally you will find out what types of items were given as tokens of love and affection. |
| Topic: Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.scrapalbum.com/stvalent.htm |
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| How Did Valentine's Day Start? |
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| Unearth the origins of one of the most famous romantic holidays. This web site will take you through the history and tradition of Valentine's Day. Some of the different tales you will read about include Valentine's Day's pagan roots, a medieval folklore story, and the story of St. Valentine. Each will give you insight into how this romantic celebration came about giving you the chance to appreciate the true meaning of this holiday. Be sure to check out the provided links for fun crafts, recipes, cards, and more! |
| Topic: Valentine's Day; Valentine,--Saint |
| URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/your/extra/valentines.shtml |
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| Valentine's Day History |
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| Visit this site to learn about the origin and legends surrounding Valentine's Day. Learn about the history of Valentine's Day and why certain traditions are still in existence today. Saint Valentine's story is told in the first person, creating an easy to read and interesting story. You will learn about some very interesting customs by reading the information provided in the Valentine's Day traditions section. |
| Topic: Valentine's Day; Valentine,--Saint |
| URL: http://www.pictureframes.co.uk/pages/saint_valentine.htm |
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| Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids |
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| If you like crafts and Valentine's Day then this is the website for you! Visit this site to learn how to make a necklace, puzzle pin, or a Valentine's Day basket. You can make many fun and useful crafts for your family and friends. There are directions on how to make heart pencils, candles, and even CD's! Look through the list of activities and click on one to start making a great project for Valentine's Day. |
| Topic: Valentine decorations; Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/valentine_crafts.htm |
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| Valentine's Day Crafts |
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| There are many ways to celebrate Valentine's Day. Visit this website and learn how to make some very unique projects. You can follow the directions to make cards, banners, games, puzzles, mobiles, and much more! Click on the link of the project you want to try and then read the directions. Look at the photographs of the projects so you know what the project should look like. You can also link to some coloring pages just for Valentine's Day! |
| Topic: Valentine decorations; Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/valentinesday.shtml |
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| Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids |
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| Many people like to give away special cards to their family and friends on Valentine's Day. Learn how to make some cute and fun cards when you visit this website. You can learn how to make cards with dogs, mice, and bears on them. Browse through the different projects and look at the picture of the card. You can read the directions and follow them to make some unique Valentine's Day cards. You can also learn to make a mobile and a tic tac toe valentine! Have some fun when you create the projects listed here on this exciting website. |
| Topic: Valentine decorations; Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/valentine.html |
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| DLTK's Valentine's Day Activities for Kids |
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| Do you like to put up decorations for Valentine's Day? Learn how to make different crafts for Valentine's Day when you visit this website. You can learn to make Valentine's Day cards, color pictures, or make other fun crafts. Look through the links to find fun ideas for puzzles and games. You can even find recipes that are fun to make for Valentine's Day! If you want to have some fun on Valentine's Day, visit this website to learn about many exciting activities. |
| Topic: Valentine decorations; Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.dltk-holidays.com/valentines/index.htm |
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| Activities, Crafts and Cards for Valentine's Day |
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| If you like Valentine's Day and making crafts then you should visit this website! You can learn how to make special cards for Valentine's Day. You can also learn how to make a mobile and a paper flower. You can also look at the activities listed on this website. You can print out the puzzles, games, and worksheets all about Valentine's Day. You can click on the links to different activities and then just follow the directions to make a fun new project! |
| Topic: Valentine decorations; Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/valentine/ |
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| Saint Valentine of Rome |
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| A clear profile of Saint Valentine of Rome is given at this Patron Saint's web site. Learn who Saint Valentine was, and about the different theories of the origin of Saint Valentine's Day celebrations. You can also learn about the patronage of Saint Valentine - he is more than just the patron saint of couples and true love! The site also lists the different ways that Saint Valentine is represented and has a gallery with images. |
| Topic: Valentine's Day; Valentine,--Saint |
| URL: http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintv06.htm |
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| Valentine's Craft Projects |
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| Do you like Valentine's Day? You can learn many fun activities to do for Valentine's Day when you visit this great website. You can learn how to make many different and beautiful Valentine's Day cards on this site. You can use photographs, ribbons, paper, and stamps to make fun Valentine's Day cards for your friends and family. Read the directions on each of the crafts so that your card will turn out just like it should! |
| Topic: Valentine decorations; Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.allcrafts.net/valentines.htm#freeprojects |
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| Squigly's Valentines Crafts |
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| Valentine's Day is a holiday many people celebrate by giving cards and flowers to people they love. Learn how to make some special gifts for your family and friends by visiting this cool website. You can learn how to make the perfect heart, a necklace, and even cookies for Valentine's Day. Read the directions on how to make caramel corn for your friends. You can even print out valentines to color and decorate and then give away! |
| Topic: Valentine decorations; Valentine's Day |
| URL: http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/ArtsAndCrafts/Holidays/Valentines/Index.html |