Valentines Go to War: WWII Valentines
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 14, 2024
In this article – to help celebrate Valentine’s Day – Gena Philibert-Ortega shows some examples of valentines our ancestors sent during WWII... (Read More)
Tag: Valentine Cards
Valentine’s Day History & Traditions: How Our Ancestors Celebrated
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on February 13, 2015
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this blog post, Mary tells the history of St. Valentine’s Day, and describes some of the ways our ancestors celebrated this romantic holiday. Valentines take many forms – from cards to flowers to romantic gestures – so why not... (Read More)
Valentine’s Day History: A Look Back at Old Love Poems & More
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on February 13, 2014
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary searches through old newspapers to find valentine poems and other romantic messages from Valentine’s Day celebrations of the past. Ask any child if they know a valentine poem, and they’re likely to recite this... (Read More)
