Valentine's Day is one of the most widely ... notes and romantic verses became increasingly popular. By the 18th century, the tradition had spread throughout England and France, where lovers ...

Later, stories tell that Valentine even cured the girl’s blindness with his last act before being executed and, in the 18th century, the legend became further embroidered, with the priest said ...

People became familiar with the envelope and its privacy in the 19th century. Valentines were now ever more popular.Printed Valentine cards first appeared in the 18th century, simple sheets with a ...