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 …

3 days ago · Valentine's Day has quite the history. Learn about why we celebrate Valentine's Day, the meaning of the holiday, when Valentine's Day is this year, why Valentine's Day is on February 14, …

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 …

1 day ago · Get ready to celebrate love, romance and roses because V-Day is on its way. Find out when Valentine's Day is this year, including the day of the week and date.

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.

Valentine’s Day on February 14 is a global holiday that traditionally celebrates romantic love. The holiday has taken a secular form in recent years and is celebrated in almost all countries worldwide.

Feb 4, 2025 · Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here’s the real history of Valentine’s Day and the origins of its romantic nature.

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 …

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 …