Asking Eric: Is it wrong to dislike Valentine’s Day wishes as a widow?
"Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me 'Happy Valentine’s Day' texts, knowing that I am a widow."
Family won’t stop sending widow Valentine’s Day greetings
Q. Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me “Happy Valentine’s Day” texts, knowing that I am a widow. They claim that Valentine’s is for everybody, not just couples. I feel otherwise and this just rubs salt into my wounds. These wishes feel to me very thoughtless and insensitive. How do I respond?
Valentine's Day had gruesome start. See how it became the holiday we celebrate today
Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love. Valentine’s Day became associated with love in the late Middle Ages, due to English poet Geoffrey Chaucer, according to history.com.
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After the romantic 'Rose Day', the second day of Valentine's Week is 'Propose Day', celebrated on February 8 2025. This day gives people a chance to express their feelings and propose to their loved ones.
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Valentine's Day 2025 in Seacoast, NH, Maine: Restaurant specials, chocolates and more
Here are Seacoast, New Hampshire and southern Maine restaurants serving specials this Valentine’s Day, plus sweet shop ...
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Dunkin Donuts Valentine's Day 2025 menu includes heart-shaped donuts
To open the door to the season of love and affection, Dunkin Donuts has brought back its limited-edition heart-shaped ...