Punctuate "valentines"

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When my Better Half asked where the punctuation goes I replied (in some consternation ) that it would depend upon exactly what's meant; for instance whether plural or singular

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=how+to+punctuate+valentine%27s+day

Finally in desperation I responded that I prefer no punctuation, thereby offering choice (Still not sure about caps)

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=capitalize+valentine%27s+day

So what's your opinion

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@dalehileman,

If you are referring to the honoree of the holiday, St. Valentine, make it possessive with an apostrophe. If you are talking about a number of cards received on the holiday, don't use an apostrophe.

Example:

Dale received numerous valentines from his family on Valentine's day.

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@Butrflynet,

Valentine also refers to the person you love as in he is my valentine. Do I guess in theory if you had many people you loved you could say Valentines' Day rather than Valentine's Day.

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@Linkat,

Nah, that'd be wrong. 'Cuz when you're referring to the day, you're talking about the day in honor of St, Valentine (singular), not all yer sweeties and valentines (plural).

Punctuate "valentines"

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