In 2006, Keelin McDonell attempted to track down the origin of the holiday’s heart-symbol to explain how it got its familiar shape. Her article is reprinted below. It’s Valentine’s Day ...

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In an “Explainer” column printed last year and reproduced below, Keelin McDonell attempted to track down the origin of the Valentine’s Day symbol and explain how it got its familiar shape.