The Story Behind Valentine's Day Through History
The article traces Valentine’s Day from a legend of Saint Valentine beheaded between 270 and 273 A.D. to medieval Britain and its adoption in England Germany and America. It notes February 14 as the symbolic date, early writings on love tokens, and historical objections by church figures and nobles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentinus
Claudius II
Claudius
Valentine
St. Francis de Sales
Lord North
England
Germany
America
George Buday
Patricia Kaufman
Smithsonian Magazine
Wesley United Methodist Church
Adams Street
Thomas Avenue
Roy May
Janet
Mays
Chicago
Dream Dream Dream travels among Forest Park venues
Act IV presents the eighth annual traveling revue Dream Dream Dream directed by Maureen Fitz Gerald of Oak Park. The hour long show explores inner dreams with chorus numbers solos and humorous interludes suitable for banquets parties or meetings. Booking info available from Mr Chris Moskos at 848 7712.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Act IV
Forest Park
Maureen Fitz- Gerald
Oak Park
Chris Moskos
Valentines traditions through the ages and local events
A survey traces valentines from glove lore to Victorian joke cards and Esther Howland’s early mass produced prints. The piece notes modern 1978 card variety and lists local club notices about fundraisers, meetings, and community events in Bellwood, Forest Park, Broadview, and nearby areas with dates in February and March.
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Asterius
Britain
Februara
Juno
By Lyn Anderson
Tire Yomoriya
Lauterbagh's Bootery
S. Oak Park Ave
UA Journal
Ess. World
WiNorth Avenue
Esther Howland
Massachusetts
Mass
Kiwanis Club
Elmer Lussow
Roosevelt Junior High School
25Th Avenue
Oak Street
Bellwood
Bellwood Kiwanis Club
Bellwood Fraternal Order of Police
Holly Mitchell
Kiwanis
Golden Autumn
Homer's
Tony Bale
Eagles
Weather Auxiliary
Howard Mohr Community Center
Proviso Township
Republican Women's Organization
Roosevelt Road
Broadview
At & P.m
Lucile DaCosta
United Methodist Church
Santa Cruz
Bolivia
May
Or Marion Rausch
St. Bernardine’s
Italian Catholic Federation 96
Branch 96
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Hall
N. 22Nd Ave
Melrose Park
Washington Forge
Spring Lake
Riekes Crisa Monterrey
China
Corning Ware
Northern Sea
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