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Valentine's Day

American  
Or Valentines Day or Valentine Day

noun

  1. February 14, observed in honor of St. Valentine as a day for the exchange of valentines and other tokens of affection.


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And at a Valentine's Day viewing of Wuthering Heights earlier this year, a woman nearby in the auditorium was eating a huge chocolate heart, unwrapping a crinkly wrapper in the process.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

One is that candy makers, eager to stand out, created a St. Patrick’s Day treat to bridge the seasonal gap between Valentine’s Day and Easter.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

My wife and I seldom dine out, typically only on special occasions such as birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and our wedding anniversary.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was in the middle of a brand event at a Beverly Hills mansion on Valentine’s Day when police showed up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

I was again faced with the dilemma of Valentine’s Day, confronting another strange ritual I did not understand.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah