did hallmark create valentine's day
Esther Howland of Worcester, Mass., published the first American valentine in 1849. Hallmark first offered Valentineâs Day cards in 1913 and began producing them in 1916. In addition to the United States, Valentineâs Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark and Italy. 1910s. Valentines pre-date Hallmark and were among the first types of cards the company offered.