History 21 The Podcast - 4.04 Valentines Day in Anoka

Valentine’s Day is billed as the day of love, couples and all things romance. But where did this day of hearts and cupids come from and why do we celebrate it each February 14? Skeptics may say it is only a plot from the greeting card and candy companies….but Anoka County residents were celebrating and engaging with Valentine’s Day long before Hallmark Company even began. Learn how people in Anoka County celebrated Valentines Day through the years.

This episode is a portion of a program given at ACHS February 10, 2024.

Host Rebecca Desens, ACHS Director and Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator.

History 21 The Podcast, History 21: The Podcast, PodcastSara GivenFebruary 16, 2024Anoka County Historical SocietyAnoka, season 4, episode 4.04, valentines day, valentines

The history of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the officially established day when many people send valentine’s cards and chocolates to their significant other. Depending on the sources, there are various ideas of the origins of this holiday.

Herald ColumnsAnoka County Historical SocietyFebruary 17, 2020Anoka County Historical Societyvalentines day, valentines, jon arfstrom, bender

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