It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in …

Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of …

Feb 13, 2025 · Valentine's Day is almost here, but it wasn't always the heart-filled, card-giving, chocolate-gifting holiday we know today. Here's everything you should know about the history of the …

Feb 14, 2025 · Each Valentine's Day, millions of Americans gift their partners or loved ones with flowers, cards or candy as a token of their affections on Feb. 14. But while some see it as a commercialized...

From the origins of the box of chocolates, to the evolution of Cupid, discover 7 little known facts about Valentine's day, in this episode of History Countdown.

Nov 24, 2025 · What's the real story of Valentine’s Day? Discover its dark origins and what it means today with fun ideas and quotes for your own Valentine's Day card.

Valentine’s Day, celebrated each year on 14th February, is a day devoted to love and affection. Today, it is marked by the exchange of cards, flowers, chocolates, and romantic gestures, but its history is far …

Why is Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14? According to the Library of Congress, the romance associated with Valentine’s Day stems from a medieval belief that birds select their mates on Feb. 14.

Feb 14, 2025 · For years, the consensus among historians was that the holiday had something to do with an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia that fell in mid-February. Noel Lenski, a Yale …

Feb 11, 2025 · Valentine’s Day celebrates all forms of love—romantic, familial, and platonic—not just romance. Its origins stem from ancient Roman festivals and Christian traditions honoring St. Valentine.