Synopsis
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."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Authors
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.
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.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine...
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0618067914-3-22772952
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Seller: Jenson Books Inc, Logan, UT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). A clean, cared for item that is unmarked and shows limited shelf wear. Seller Inventory # 4BQWN8005FYK
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Published by
Clarion Books (edition Annotated), 2001
ISBN 10: 0618067914
ISBN 13: 9780618067916
Used
Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). Annotated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0618067914-11-1
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0001455850
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0003515014
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00103194963
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses : The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, 2001
ISBN 10: 0618067914
ISBN 13: 9780618067916
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 694599-75
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses : The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, 2001
ISBN 10: 0618067914
ISBN 13: 9780618067916
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 694598-6
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0618067914I4N00
Stock Image
Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Arndt, Ursula (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0618067914I5N00