Folk Traditions and Origins of Valentine’s Day [ZOOM]

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Educational Lecture, History

Age Group:

Adult

Program Description

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Join Professor Danielle DiMauro for this engaging talk about Valentine’s Day traditions. Learn how the practice of sending valentines originated in the Middle Ages, with boys drawing the names of girls at random. Discover the Victorian legend of Jack Valentine, who was said to knock on the rear door of houses, leaving sweets and presents for British children.