As a historian researching material culture and emotions, I'm aware of the important role the exchange of manufactured greeting cards played in the 19th-century version of Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Day cards are known to be sweet, but in Victorian England, cheaply made ‘mock valentines’ with sour sentiments became all the rage. We asked an expert to speak about their impact ...

In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentine’s cards were often sent. They were called “Vinegar Valentines.” 10. Who gets the most Valentine’s Day cards? Teachers are given the most ...

Happy Valentine’s Day 2025! Who was St Valentine and why do we celebrate on February 14? - Love is in the air but why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?

As a historian researching material culture and emotions, I’m aware of the important role the exchange of manufactured greeting cards played in the 19th-century version of Valentine’s Day.

From its early roots nearly 2,000 years ago, via celebrated poet Geoffrey Chaucer, and including the lacey Valentine’s cards of the Victorian era, it is still heralded as the most romantic day ...