Valentine

2025 - 2 - 14

Why Smooching in a Photo Booth is the New Romantic Trend!

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Find out how photo booths and Hallmark cards are redefining love this Valentine's Day!

Valentine’s Day, the day when hearts flutter, chocolates are devoured, and love is captured in snapshots! With the rise of quirky date spots like the new Photo Booth Museum in San Francisco, lovebirds are getting creative when it comes to celebrating their red-cushioned romance. How about squeezing into a photo booth for a smooch? Couples are highlighting their affection not just in traditional ways but also with funny, candid moments that would make even Cupid chuckle. After all, who doesn’t want to document their goofy, loved-up faces and preserve them for posterity?

But wait, the valentine magic doesn’t end with just pictures! Growing up in the ranch, I have a smorgasbord of Valentine’s Day memories, from handwritten love notes under the stars to secret chocolate stashes. The nostalgia of past celebrations blends seamlessly with current trends. A thoughtful card, a sweet gesture, or a whimsical dinner—Valentine's Day is more than just a date. It reflects cherished moments that layer our romantic histories.

We recently dove into the world of Hallmark cards, analyzing nearly 600 of them to spot trends and symbols that people gravitate towards. Turns out, love is a language of its own, and these cards tell stories of affection, friendship, and sometimes, downright hilarity! The way people express love has evolved with time, proving that the heart grows fonder with creativity, whether it’s through quirky illustrations or heartfelt messages.

For those in San Angelo, there are innovative ways to celebrate not only love but also friendship. Events like the Valentine’s Day Beer Pairing Dinner at Zero One Brewing Company and Galentine’s Brunch at South Concho Food Co. offer opportunities for everyone to join in the celebrations, proving that love is not just romantic; it’s also about camaraderie. Whether it's sharing a plate of brunch or enjoying a cold brew, the celebration of love knows no bounds!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the first Valentine’s Day cards were sent in the 15th century? It’s a tradition that has grown into a billion-dollar industry today! On top of that, lovebirds in Malaysia celebrate Valentine’s not just in restaurants, but also often go out for street food, giving their romantic evenings a delicious twist!

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Squeeze into a photo booth for a Valentine's Day smooch (KLCC FM Public Radio)

In honor of Valentine's Day, we stop in at the new Photo Booth Museum in San Francisco to find out how people are using the booths to celebrate their love.

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Pipi's Pasture: Years and years of Valentines (Craig Daily Press)

Over the years I have enjoyed a lot of Valentine's Day celebrations, indeed, starting with my growing-up years in the ranch.

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We analyzed nearly 600 Hallmark cards. Here's what we learned (CNN)

Valentine's Day means flowers, chocolate and picking out the perfect card to express your affection. We analyzed nearly 600 cards to spot trends about ...

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What to do in San Angelo: Valentine's & Galentine's events (ConchoValleyHomepage.com)

Valentine's Day beer Pairing Dinner at Zero One Brewing Company. · Galentine's Brunch at South Concho Food Co. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. · Galentine's Celebration ...

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'I've ended up in the ER twice': when Valentine's Day goes horribly ... (The Guardian)

Guardian readers share their tales of when 14 February – an occasion for love and sweet surprises – didn't go to plan.

Sparks Fly: Romantic Airbnb Escapes This Valentine's Day (The Rakyat Post)

Kuala Lumpur has emerged as the top trending destination amongst solo travellers on Airbnb for Valentine's Day weekend.

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Eat, Pray, Love: How to Keep Chemicals Out of Valentines - Earth Day (Earth Day)

Celebrate love without plastic! Microplastics and toxic dyes harm our health and planet. This Valentine's, choose gifts and meals that protect your loved ...

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STALLARD: Getting one valentine is all it takes (Lufkin Daily News)

Over time, I came to realize there's a reason for the apostrophe in “Valentine's Day.”

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Dorset: Valentine's Day florist shares unusual bouquet requests (BBC News)

A thong in a bunch of roses, flowers wrapped in £50 notes and an engagement ring amongst the blooms - some of the more unusual Valentine's requests received ...

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My partner and I are sober — here's how we're spending Valentine's ... (Business Insider)

My partner and I are both sober. For Valentine's Day, we're having dinner and going dancing, and it'll be even more fun without alcohol.

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Valentine's Day may be the world's most hated holiday – but I won't ... (The Guardian)

You don't need flowers, chocolates or a card. You don't even need to be celebrating romantic love. But I like the idea of recognising the everlasting ...

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A Funeral Rose on Valentine's Day (ChristianityToday.com)

My dad was not a martyr. He wasn't killed for his faith; he died of cancer. But he did live—and die—in a way that set an example for me. Early in his illness, ...

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Why, After 6 Years of Celebrating, My Partner and I Are Boycotting ... (SELF)

One couple is ditching the traditional Valentine's Day celebration after six years—and sharing how they're redefining the holiday on their own terms.

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Opinion: Valentine's Day is over-hated for petty reasons (The Reveille, LSU's student newspaper)

It may be cliché, but I love love. I love platonic, romantic, familial love, self-love, all love. I'm big on rom-coms, romantasy, rodrama and romance media ...

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The great Valentine's Day con (Spectator.co.uk)

A few days later, it was followed by the new aphrodisiac version of the Knorr stock cube, Knorrplay, and a set of champagne glasses adorned with red hearts.

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You know, Valentine's Day isn't really that bad (Coastal Point)

For years, I was one of those bah-humbug guys when it came to Valentine's Day. “Made-up holiday by the greeting card and candy industries,” I'd mutter, before ...

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The Valentine's gambit, hot takes, and American mythology (The Pillar)

It is the feast of St. Valentine, of course — widely marked throughout the world as just “Valentine's Day.” Out of all of the roided-out global consumer ...

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The Valentine's Day Card I Got From My Dad After He Died (Today.com)

I used to think when someone dies, the relationship ends. I was wrong. Lisa McCarty. Days after my dad died ...

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Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine? (CBS News)

For about a thousand years, starting in the 5th century B.C., Romans celebrated a festival on the 15th of February called Lupercalia, commemorating the founding ...

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Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? How the holiday originated ... (NBC Chicago)

NBC Universal, Inc. Valentine's Day likely began as a feast day for a Christian martyr executed by the Roman emperor, according to History.com.

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Dark origins of Valentine's Day: Naked men sacrificing animals ... (Austin American-Statesman)

In the original festival, men would sacrifice a goat and a dog, then run around naked or nearly naked, hitting women with the animals' hides.

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Here's the dark and mysterious story behind Valentine's Day (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

Valentine's Day -- the holiday made for a Hallmark movie. At least that's what it seems like now. But it wasn't always so closely associated with roses and ...

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Happy Valentine's Day 2025: 100+ wishes, quotes, WhatsApp ... (Business Today)

Whether it's your partner, spouse, best friend, or family member, sending heartfelt wishes and messages can make their day even more memorable.

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Delving into murky origins of Valentine's Day: How it became the ... (Hindustan Times)

Over time, it transformed into a celebration of love, providing a joyful reprieve from winter's bleakness. Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers ...

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Valentine's Day ideas: Valentine's Day 2025: Origin, significance ... (Economic Times)

Leading up to February 14, Valentine's Week includes themed days like Rose Day, Propose Day, and Chocolate Day. Popular gifts range from jewellery to ...

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From Valentine to Galatians, the roots of Feb 14th celebrations (RTE.ie)

Hollywood and Hallmark have commercialised Valentine's Day, but its origins were far from flowers, jewellery, chocolates and cards.

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