How is Valentine’s Day celebrated in France?
Inspire · Provencal History & TraditionsHow is Valentine’s Day celebrated in France?
As it turns out, the day is actually is quite linked to French historical customs. As far back as the middle ages, the belief was that birds started mating in the middle of February. Evidence from the 14th century, stressed a romantic theme emanating from poets and literature at this time of the year. The card or love note apparently originated in France, when the captured Duke of Orleans wrote a poem to his beloved wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London…Continue reading here.
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