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Valentine's Day, do you love it or is it cringe?

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Valentine's Day is celebrated on the 14 February each year

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner - which means lots of people are getting ready to share some love.

Every year on 14 February, people around the world send cards, flowers and chocolates to show someone special how much they care.

But it's not just for boyfriends and girlfriends.

Lots of people also use the day to celebrate the love that they have for their friends and family too.

Some schools even join in the fun by letting kids send flowers or cards to each other in secret.

These often get delivered during lessons to add a bit of excitement (and sometimes embarrassment) to the day.

Usually, it's done as a fun way to help raise money for charity.

So, is sending and getting Valentine's Day cards and gifts cute or do you find it all a bit cringe?

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