Achtung_Bebe said:"Later, during the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of February -- Valentine's Day -- should be a day for romance."
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/valentine/?page=history
wow, Valentine's Day really is "for the birds"
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