Digging out from two feet or more of snow doesn't put anyone in a romantic mood, and yet, Valentine's Day is almost upon us.
The history of the Feb. 14 holiday is a long and complicated one linked to Christian and Roman traditions, according to History.com.
"In addition to the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France and Australia," the Web site says. The American tradition of exchanging hand-made valentines likely began in the early 1700s.
So what's your plan for Valentine's Day? The traditional flowers, candy, jewelry or romantic dinner out? Do you think more creatively than that, or do you shun the holiday altogether?
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