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Valentines or valentine's

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mrsnjw · 14/02/2024 15:20

With or without an apostrophe? I'm seeing both today.

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FriendlyNeighbourhoodAccountant · 14/02/2024 15:20

It's short for Saint Valentine's Day, isn't it? Maybe incorrect but I would assume including an apostrophe.

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mrsnjw · 14/02/2024 15:22

I would put an apostrophe but keep seeing it without today and I started to doubt myself.

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ani4ani · 14/02/2024 15:49

Needs an apostrophe.

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FlibbedyFlobbedyFloo · 14/02/2024 15:53

The Saint is Valentine. It's his day.
So apostrophe is needed.
Valentine's Day

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ErrolTheDragon · 14/02/2024 15:58

Although I suppose if you interpret it as being the day celebrated by 'valentines' then it should be Valentines' Day. A solo valentine is a sad and lonely concept.

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