Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: the Story of the Valentine Symbols

Brief Description: Describes the celebration of St. Valentine's Day from pagan festivals to present-day activities. Each of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Trick-or-treating on Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas, exchanging cards on Valentine's Day. But where do these customs come from, when did they begin, and why do we continue to observe them? In the engaging blend of careful research and lively prose that has earned her books a lasting place on the holiday bookshelf, Edna Barth explores the multicultural origins and evolution of the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols and legends associated with our favorite holidays. Full of fascinating historical details and little-known stories, these books are both informative and engaging. Festively illustrated by Ursula Arndt, they are now available again in hardcover as well as paperback editions, featuring new, eye-catching jacket designs, and fun holiday activities inside the paperback covers. Each book includes an annotated list of holiday stories and poems and an index. Marc Notes: Originally published: New York: Seabury Press, [1974]. Review Citations:

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 76 (EAN 9780618067916, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 340 (EAN 9780618067916, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 98 (EAN 9780618067916, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 139 (EAN 9780618067916, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 72 (EAN 9780899190365, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 78 (EAN 9780899190365, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 76 (EAN 9780618067893, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 340 (EAN 9780618067893, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 340 (EAN 9780618067893, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 98 (EAN 9780618067893, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 139 (EAN 9780618067893, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 72 (EAN 9780395288412, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 72 (EAN 9780606004800, Prebound-Other)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 78 (EAN 9780606004800, Prebound-Other)

Contributor Bio:  Barth, Edna The late Edna Barth worked as a librarian, a teacher, and an editor of books for young people before becoming the author of many well-known books for children. Contributor Bio:  Arndt, Ursula Ursula Arndt has illustrated a number of popular children's books, including the six holiday titles written by Edna Barth for Clarion. She is now retired and lives in Germany.