Did You Know? Countdown to Valentine’s Day (02/11)
Friday, February 11th, 2011
Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About Valentine’s Day
Feb. 11 : 03 Days to V’Day
Did you know that the expression “wear your heart on your sleeve” comes from a Middle Ages Valentine’s Day tradition?
Young men and women would draw the name of their Valentine from a bowl. They would wear their selected name on their sleeves for one week.
February 14th is Valentines Day – a worldwide celebration of love and romance, marked by giving red roses and chocolate hearts or by sending valentines. Join us as we present a new “Did You Know?” fun fact each day as we countdown to Valentine’s Day, the day of love!
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