History: The Valentine's day is the Christian feast day of love and is celebrated on February 14th of each year. On this celebrating day, lovers exchange gifts, soft words, flowers and often of the rings of engagement.
Valentine's day such as it today is known is officially celebrated since 1969 whereas one added this date to the Christian calendar. Several habits and beliefs disappeared with time, but the love, tenderness and the fertility are still associated with this festival. Although the habits and the rites of the various times are not practiced any more today, several symbols and representations of the St. Valentine's day are still used.
Here's few nice website with of Valentines Clip art collection
http://www.vintageclipart.com/valentinesgreetingsV2.htm
http://www.101kidz.com/holidays/valentinesday/
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