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Volunteers deliver gifts to widows on Valentine's Day. The project began in a florist's driveway
A growing number of volunteers has been delivering gifts to widows and widowers on Valentine’s Day.
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Couples tie the knot for free at Olde Mistick Village on Valentine's Day
Couples looking for a unique and romantic way to tie the knot this Valentine’s Day were able to get married for free at Olde Mistick Village.
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CT police departments want you to turn in your ex this Valentine's Day
Some police departments in Connecticut are urging people to turn in their exes who may have warrants out for their arrest this Valentine’s Day. Multiple police agencies took to social media, giving a “special offer” to those who provide intel. “Do you have an ex that has warrants, violating an order or is breaking the law?” Bristol police said....
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Eat your heart out: 49 food deals for Valentine's Day
From takeout to dine-in specials and everything in between, you’ll adore these specials.
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Soaring cocoa prices are bad news for those Valentine's Day chocolate purchases
Cocoa prices rose to record highs last year amid a global supply shortage. Chocolate makers have raised their retail prices to compensate.
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Why people are naming bugs, rats and cats after their exes this Valentine's Day
Feel like dissing instead of kissing your former lover this Valentine’s Day? Think your ex is more like a rat than a prince? Animal shelters and zoos around the country are encouraging little cathartic acts of revenge this holiday — and raising money for a cause — with a slew of darkly funny fundraisers.
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How do Smarties choose their Love Hearts phrases?
“You Only,” “Be Mine,” and “On Fleek” are some of the catchy phrases Smarties Candy Company uses on their Valentine’s Day candies. Co-president Liz Dee explains how these phrases are chosen and printed on their candy roles.
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Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for social media romance scams
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day.
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CT LIVE!: Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day Etiquette
What to give and what to avoid
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Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling to you
Around 90% of the fresh cut flowers being sold for Valentine’s Day in the United States come through Miami, while the other 10% pass through Los Angeles.
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You can name a roach after someone you dislike this Valentine's Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you may not feel up to celebrating love – and that’s OK! If you’re getting over a recent breakup or just strongly dislike someone, you can now name a cockroach in their honor. Riverside Reptiles Education Center in Enfield is offering sweet revenge with their annual “Name a Roach After Your Ex” fundraiser....
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Origin of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day likely began as a feast day for a Christian martyr executed by the Roman emperor, according to History.com.
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What is the origin of Valentine's Day and why is it celebrated on Feb. 14?
Every 14th of February, Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated. Many consider this date to be a special day to strengthen the bonds between couples or friends, but do you know why it started?
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Meet the mom who is surprising 1,000 widows with flowers this Valentine's Day
Kay Decaro of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been a widow for more than 25 years. So when a big bouquet of flowers showed up on her porch on Valentine’s Day, she was taken aback.
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CT LIVE!: Valentine's Day Toys From The Toy Insider
Charlene DeLoach from The Toy Insider shares toys that are perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day.
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Valentine's Day rush underway at Hartford florist
There was a line out the door at House of Flora in Hartford for the majority of Valentine’s Day as people stopped in to buy balloons, teddy bears and flowers for their loved ones. “Spur of the moment, just to grab something for my children. I have a 4-year-old, a soon-to-be 6-year-old and my husband, so wanted to get...
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Love is in the air as people pick up gifts on Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and people were out picking up gifts on Wednesday morning.
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Jill Biden sends Valentine's Day love to Americans with an art display on the White House lawn
It’s Valentine’s Day and Jill Biden is again sending her love to Americans through an art display on the White House lawn. The first lady’s “Valentine to the Country” was revealed as the sun rose on Wednesday. The installation features a large wooden red envelope painted in her handwriting with, “To America with Love.” It is accompanied by a large...
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Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike on Valentine's Day. Here's what it means to you
Wednesday, rider share drivers and app-based delivery drivers across the country are going on strike. They are asking for better pay and safety precautions for the growing occupation.