Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead.
US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing
The average price of a dozen Grade A eggs in U.S. cities reached $4.95 in January, eclipsing the previous record of $4.82 set ...
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Family Recipe Box: Sick of snow? Make some Money’s Cake
Just 48 hours until the big V-Day — if it stops blizzard-ing long enough. If your loved one is hoping for fresh flowers, I’d say get ‘em now. This week, I was reflecting on how Mother Nature has ...
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The 12 Smallest Birds in the World and Where to Find Them
It is not a real surprise that the smallest birds in the world belong to the family Trochilidae, commonly known as hummingbirds. However, even within the hummingbird family, there are large ...
We analyzed nearly 600 Hallmark cards. Here’s what we learned
Valentine’s Day means flowers, chocolate and picking out the perfect card to express your affection. We analyzed nearly 600 ...
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BREAKIN' HEARTS OR THE BANK? Flower prices don't rise despite inflation
The remains of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth uncovered by melting permafrost in Russia’s Siberia have been unveiled to the ...
Many Americans think Valentine's Day is romantic and fun, not outdated or stressful, poll says
While some U.S. adults consider Cupid's holiday outdated, more say they love the romance and fun of Valentine's Day, and many ...
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How is the floral industry able to supply all those roses for Valentine’s Day?
It’s a globally celebrated holiday that requires the floral industry to import millions of flowers each year. Let’s follow ...
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Looking to get creative this Valentine's Day? These Berkshire florists have you covered
Local florists in the Berkshires are offering unique floral arrangements, creative workshops and personalized gifts to help ...
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14 Fun Facts About Lovebirds, From Their Lifelong Devotion to Surprising Aggression
The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...
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Artist Francesca Olsen uses quilting to tell stories of cancer survival and struggle
Sharing Cancer Stories,' at Ventfort Hall in Lenox uses textile art to explore the realities of cancer, community and ...
Valentine’s flower pop-up is a new beginning for Palisades florist
After Palisades Flowers was lost in the Jan. 7 fire, floral designer Rosalyn Phipps found a way to get back in business for the biggest “flower holiday” of the year.