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February 14th is Valentines Day, a special day of the year observed around the world to celebrate love; it’s a great opportunity to remind loved ones, friends and family how much they mean to you. Many people choose to do this by giving greeting cards or gifts.
Encyclopedia Britannica (which you can access through Wellington City Libraries MyGateway Databases) tells us that “according to an old European legend, 14 February is the day when birds pair off each year to start their new families”, awww! And that “Valentine’s Day got its name from the Roman Catholic church, which honours two saints named Valentine on 14 February.”
For those of you who want to have a go at making your own original Valentines gifts, the library has a great range of books. How cool would a handmade Yoda origami pressie be?!! Here’s a few books you might like – happy crafting everyone!
