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Valentine's Day gift analysis

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The romantic value of Valentine's Day presents is interpreted. Gifts include can openers, gloves, books, compact discs and break-up letters. Can openers represent marriage as they symbolize domesticity. Hardcover books mean love and mittens signify intention to hold one's hands.

Author: Daum, Meghan
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Analysis, Humor and anecdotes, Gifts, Dating (Social customs), Saint Valentines Day

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Bag this

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Purses are sometimes considered to be a nuisance and a cause for worry. They are said to entice muggers and thieves because of their ability to attract attention. The numerous items loaded into the purse make it a difficult burden to carry around.

Author: Daum, Meghan
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Usage, Handbags

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Homeless for the holidays

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Several young adults go home for the holidays and are surprised to find that their childhood bedroom has been transformed. They are lamenting about their parents' lack of regard for sentimentality.

Author: Daum, Meghan
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1996
Appreciation, Holidays, Bedrooms

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