What Was Valentine's Day Like in the 1950s

Many people in this era loved Valentine's Day not only because was it is a fun holiday but it is a celebration of love!

Everything was decked out for this fun day with Valentine creations such as small decorations, valentine cards, hanging hearts in store windows, and more!

You saw lots of couples walking the streets holding hands, families spending time together, and store owners with smiles on their faces for obtaining lots of sales.

Many children in school made Valentine's cards to give out to their classmates and created big posters of a baby cupids to take home.

Celebrity pinup girls were posed for this special holiday with hearts in the background or wearing having hearts on their clothes.

Marylin Monroe in particular did a Valentine's Day photo shoot with two big hearts as her backdrop. She was wearing high-waisted shorts, a small crop top with strings, boots, and a cute hat.

There was many Broadway movies that came out during this holiday and one that was recognized most was when Audrey Hepburn starred in cupid.

She played a woman named Gigi in the early 50's. This was done before she won an academy award.

Lots of people loved Valentine's Day as it was so special for everyone and brought them all together.

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