Happy Valentine's Day

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Here's a little tidbit you may not know about the holiday of love:
Valentine's Day began as a celebration of a Christian saint named Valentinus. He was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry.  During his imprisonment, he healed the daughter of his jailer. Before his execution he wrote a farewell letter to her that was signed, "from your Valentine".

Today, as with every day, I hope you're surrounded by those that you love and who love you.

As my Valentine's Day gift for you: Don't forget to pick up your FREE eBook of The Secret of Spruce Knoll on Amazon! Don't have a Kindle? You can download a FREE Kindle app for your computer at this link. 

Comments

  1. Roland D. YeomansFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    May love always be your traveling companion! :-) Have nothing but good memories this day and this year!

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    1. HeatherFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:20 AM

      Ah, that's so sweet Roland. Thank you! The same to you.

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  2. YelenaCFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Very cool fact. I actually have a bunch of fun traditions and customs for Valentine's Day on my blog today as well.
    Have a wonderful Valentine's Day, filled with lots of love and good feelings!

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  3. Michael Di GesuFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    HI, Heather,

    Same to you, And thanks for the facts...

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  4. Natalie AguirreFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    I had no idea how Valentine's Day started. Thanks for sharing this. Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

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    1. HeatherFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      Pretty interesting isn't it? You're welcome, and thank YOU!

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  5. Karlene PetittFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Happy Valentines Day Heather!!! I love your trailer too. I hope that you had a very special day, and there are many more to come!

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  6. alexiaFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Happy V Day! I did not know that about Saint Valentine - very cool :)

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    1. HeatherFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:28 AM

      I didn't either before I did some research. Cool indeed!

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  7. Angela AckermanFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Very cool...I didn't know this!

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    1. HeatherFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:28 AM

      It surprised me too. All this time, and I had no idea!

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