Our Word for Wednesday theme for February is Valentine’s Day. Originally a Christian feast day for St. Valentine, Valentine’s Day in now celebrated all over the world on February 14th. The day is a dedication to all things love and romance. The word Valentine has been used since the fifteenth century to describe the person one chooses to spend Valentine’s Day with. It was first used to describe a card or letter sent on Valentine’s Day in 1824. Last week, we looked at the word Cupid. Today’s word is sweetheart. The word sweetheart is used as an affectionate pet name between lovers or friends. The term might also be used by some...
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