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Posted by chshkt
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http://www.unknowncountry.com/news/?id=5971
Why February 14? Is it because it's so
cold, and thus a good time to cuddle under the blankets? There's much more to it
that that.
Psychologist Galdino Pranzarone knows all about the origin, history and
symbolism of Valentine's Day. He says, "February has been the traditional time
of year when, after the winter solstice and during the apparent lengthening of
daylight period, many animals—with us humans among them—begin the yearly frenzy
of spring mating and reproduction. The Romans held love and fertility
celebrations in February. These were called the Lupercalia, a time of love,
eroticism and sexual license.
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