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Feb 2023
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207. The History of Valentine’s Day! (En...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Today, let’s discuss the history of St Valentine’s Day. How did the holiday transform from a Roman festival to a Christian holiday to an international day of love? Let’s discuss this while learning new vocabulary! ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  NEW YOUTUBE Chan ... Show More
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