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Valentine's Day
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Prep: 30-40 Seconds
Over the centuries, the holiday evolved, and by the 18th century, gift giving and exchanging handmade cards on Valentine's Day had become common in England. Handmade Valentine's cards made of lace, ribbons, and featuring cupids and hearts eventually spread to the American colonies. The tradition of Valentine's cards did not become widespread in the United States, however, until the 1850s.
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