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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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Breeding season runs from mid- to late winter, and wolves are fertile only once a year — right around Valentine’s Day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

On Valentine's Day, Joy Kalekye says she received a call from a friend who sounded really worried.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

He had wanted to take me out on Valentine’s Day, but I said, “No, that’s weird. That’s what couples do! We are just getting to know each other.”

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana