The history of Valentine's Day, roses, brownies

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, February 14, 2025 She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes. –Lord Byron (1788–1824) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 33 days until spring begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Harvest Belowground Crops Have Dental Care Pick Fruit Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day What is the difference between sleet and hail? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is the geometrical form of an escaped parrot? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT $39 Marketing Giveaway for Lovers of Farm-Fresh Olive Oil Yours FREE—a full-size $39 bottle of rare, fresh-pressed extra virgin olive oil direct from the new harvest at one of Italy’s top farms. Pay $1 shipping. It’s yours free as your introduction to the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club. No commitment to buy anything, ever.   LEARN MORE   Valentine's Day 2025: What Is the Real Meaning of Valentine's Day? Happy Valentine's Day! Did you know that this sweet holiday has a surprisingly dark origin? Learn more about the real story of Valentine's Day.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Premium Seeds for Every Gardener Grow your best garden yet with The Old Farmer’s Almanac premium seeds—perfect for gardeners of all levels!   LEARN MORE   How to Grow Roses: The Complete Rose Flower Guide Roses are the cornerstone of many beautiful Valentine's Day bouquets! Our Roses Growing Guide covers everything you need to know about caring for these flowering favorites—from planting to pests to pruning!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Bestseller: The Handy Hoe The Handy Hoe features a wooden handle, and angled blade to make digging, weeding, and uprooting easy!   LEARN MORE   Was Valentine's Day Once Warmer? When Valentine’s Day became popular in the Middle Ages, the climate was warmer than it is now. Birds mated. Flowers bloomed. And love blossomed. If it had been wintry weather, would this holiday still be the same today? Learn more about the Medieval Warm Period.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Nourish Your Skin Naturally Experience the unique touch of Loofa Soap—seaweed-infused for gentle exfoliation and a revitalizing wash you’ll love.   LEARN MORE   Birth Month Flowers: What Is My Birth Flower? Do you know what your sweetheart's birth month flowers are? In addition to gemstones, every month has a birth flower; in fact, many months have two birth flowers!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Take Your Pick! Our 2025 calendars are shipping now! Unleash your curiosity and find your ideal calendar for the year ahead.   LEARN MORE   Valentine's Day Brownies Want to make some fun and flirty Valentine’s Day treats for your sweetheart? Chocolate is always a good idea—so look no further than these scrumptious conversation heart brownies!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Share Your Thoughts & Help Shape the Almanac! ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! Receiving too much email? Switch to weekly! You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please manage your preferences. Please do not reply to this e-mail. Contact Us © 2025 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version