Today in Global Small Business: The Origins of Valentine's Day

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History of Valentine's Day.
While Valentine's Day might be associated with romantic love, the real story behind its namesake, St. Valentine, is full of bloodshed and heartbreak.
The dark origins of Valentine's Day.
Quote of the week: "To love at all is to be vulnerable." – C.S. Lewis
Valentine's Day exploded in U.S. popular culture beginning in the 1840s, although it was confined to a very specific idea of romantic love.
The history and meaning of Valentine's Day – the why behind why we celebrate the day.

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