Lovebirds (A Symbol of Valentines Day)
According to medieval tradition, February 14 marks the beginning of mating season for birds. In fact, birds were said to choose their mates on that very day, thus making them a favorite symbol for Valentine’s Day. In his Parlement of Foules, Chaucer (1340-1400), the English poet, wrote:
“For this was on Saint Valentine’s day,
When every bird cometh there to choose his mate.”
In the wild, birds are often found in pairs, and some, like doves, have a reputation for choosing lifelong mates.
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