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Celebrate Valentine's Day in Kingman - Find Kingman area shops and restaurants for gifts and dining

category:Arts and Entertainment posted:November 1st, 2010

On February 14 sweethearts in Kingman will join millions across America in a centuries’ old tradition of exchanging valentines, but this holiday as we now understand it has come a long and mysterious way since its first beginnings.

A brief history of Valentine’s Day:

- In 500 AD, the Catholic Church installed a Saint’s Day to honor a martyr named Valentine.

- Overshadowing a Pagan festival called Lupercalia that lasted from February 13 - 15 and involved matching-making and fertility rituals may have been the actual motive.

- While no less than three Valentines have been identified, their biographies became so mixed-up and conjectural over time that the Saint’s Day was eventually discarded on all but secular calendars.

- One Valentine is remembered for defying the Roman Emperor Claudius II, who forbade young men to wed in the 3rd Century under the belief that bachelors made more effectual soldiers. Valentine, believing the command to be unjust, continued to wed young lovers in secret.

- Others say Valentine was a liberator of persecuted Christian prisoners. While awaiting execution for his crime, Valentine fell in love with the jailer’s daughter. He performed a miracle by restoring the blind girl’s vision and signed his farewell letter with the very first “From Your Valentine.”

    Whatever the truth behind these theories, it seems there was a need for a holiday dedicated solely to love, as Valentine’s Day has now come to be celebrated. It’s a time to let the heart speak out, whether for the first time or, just once more with emphasis. And that romantic day is approaching again.

    Thankfully, signs of affection are as much welcome today by lovers as by friends, so you don’t need a sweetheart to join in. And letting someone know they’re in your thoughts is as easy as giving a valentine.

    Whether you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day card that’s flirty, funny, or friendly, you can find it at one of these Kingman area card sellers:

    Walgreens
    A Card For Any Occasion. Visit A Walgreens Store Near You.

    Local results for "Greeting Cards" in Kingman, AZ
    Sheryl's Hallmark
    3135 N Stockton Hill Rd
    Kingman, AZ 86401

    Walgreens
    1925 E Andy Devine Ave
    Kingman, AZ 86401

    Walgreens
    3487 Stockton Hill Rd
    Kingman, AZ 86409

    View all Greeting Card Stores in Kingman .


    Some classics never fail, like flowers. Any Kingman area florist shop is sure to be brimming with romantic roses and other cheerful blooms this time year. Here’s where to look around Kingman:

    Flowers Delivered Today! From Only $19.99 ********
    Same Day Delivery of flowers and gifts anywhere in the country!

    FTD Florist, Delivery Included! Serving Your Area.
    Same-Day FTD flowers delivery, FTD florist satisfaction guaranteed!

    Bray Caskets Headstone INC
    Click Business Name for More Information.
    12053 Mariposa Rd, Ste E
    Hesperia, CA 92345

    1-800-FLOWERS.COM - Funeral & Sympathy Flowers
    Express Your Love & Sympathy & Celebrate a Beautiful life.

    Colton's Butterfly Garden Florist
    Click Business Name for More Information.
    320 N 7th St
    Colton, CA 92324

    1-800-Flowers.com -  100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
    Beautiful Flowers & Gifts. Same Day Delivery Available. Order Now!

    Send Flowers To Any City From $19.99 + Free Vase
    Send Roses, Lilies & Other Flowers. Voted Best Value by WSJ!

    Funeral Flowers
    We specialize in funeral & sympathy flowers.

    VirtualFlowers.com Funeral Flowers
    High end funeral flowers and distinct designs for sympathy and ...

    Florist.org Funeral Flower Easels & Sprays
    Select from our specially designed easels and sprays. We take extra ...

    Local results for "Greeting Cards" in Kingman, AZ
    Send Online.Com

    View all Florists in Kingman .


    Heart-shaped or wrapped in foil, Valentine’s Day chocolates are a mainstay gift. Sort through the selection at a Kingman area sweet shop:

    1-800-FLOWERS.COM -Online GiftShop Flowers, Plants
    Cookies, Gift Baskets for Birthday & Anniversary. Order Online.

    Local results for "Greeting Cards" in Kingman, AZ
    Send Online.Com

    View all Candy and Confectionary Shops in Kingman .


    Find the perfect Valentine’s Day date spot at one of these Kingman area restaurants:

    Olive Garden
    When you're here, you're family.

    Red Lobster
    Discover a whole new way to love seafood!

    Local results for "Greeting Cards" in Kingman, AZ
    Sonic Drive-In
    3000 E Andy Devine Ave
    Kingman, AZ 86401

    Love's Travel Stop
    6035 E Minverva LN
    Kingman, AZ 86401

    View all Restaurants in Kingman .


    Swapping valentines is huge among schoolmates, so if you’ve got kids but don’t feel like shopping in bulk, pick up some arts & crafts supplies at a crafts store near Kingman:

    Local results for "Greeting Cards" in Kingman, AZ
    Kingman Crafts
    11251 E Blake Ranch Rd
    Kingman, AZ 86401

    Lasting Memories
    423 E Beale St
    Kingman, AZ 86401

    Needful Things
    4188 Rising Sun Ave
    Kingman, AZ 86401

    Stella's Crafts Quillows
    Golden Valley, AZ 86413

    View all Arts and Crafts Shops in Kingman .

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