Vol. 38, Issue 3 – February 14, 2005
Feature SportsSports Dynamic duo’s Mary Harrison throughout history. talks tennis. pages 4&5 page 7 Vol. 38, Issue 3 – February 14, 2005 Captain Shreve High School 6115 East Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71105 The History of Valentine’s Day by Laurie Basco life,” junior Lindsay Radcliffe said. one of a priest named Valentine. of the most popular saints in Every year there is a time “It is a day of romance, people get- This priest was alive England and France by the Middle when stores are decorated with ting together, while Rome’s Ages. This day dates back to the paper hearts and little cupids. A spending Emperor was ancient Roman celebration, time when stores are full of roman- Emperor Lupercalia. tic sayings and people are buying Claudius The first box of Valentine’s candy, cards, and flowers. This II.candy was in the late 1800’s. The month of the year is February, and it oldest known greeting card was is a month dedicated to love. And made in 1400’s. And commercial on February 14, Valentine’s day, Valentines were introduced in the couples have a chance to show their 1800’s. significant other just how much they Today, Valentine’s Day is truly mean. This sign of affection mostly associated with the sym- can be shown through candy, cards, bols of Cupid, doves, love birds, flowers, gifts, or some sort of roses, hearts, arrows, and lacy romantic adventure. time doilies. And, over one billion For everyone, Valentines together Valentine cards are sent each year, has a unique meaning.
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