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Legend of St Valentine and his matchmaking tale
A compact retelling traces St Valentine from ancient Rome to legend, noting his beheading by Emperor Claudius for aiding young couples. It recounts how lovers once drew names to become valentines, with practices spreading through England, Scotland, France, and beyond, then skewers modern misers who lose their tempers.
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St. Valentine
Claudius
Fr. Valentine
Valentine
England
Scotland
France