History of Valentine's Day

Where did Valentine's Day come from? Everything you need to know about romance day
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and is thought to be connected to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. The holiday's modern traditions are largely attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, who first linked St. Valentine's Day with romantic love in his poetry.
Valentine’s Day newlyweds celebrate a match made in Hell, Michigan
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – A newlywed couple celebrated their Valentine’s Day in Hell, Michigan, on Friday, reciting their vows inside the Little Chapel of the unincorporated, pun-loving community near Pinckney.
The history of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday for people worldwide to share their love and affection. But did you ever wonder how the holiday that celebrates love, affection and friendship came to be? Although the origins of the holiday are slightly unclear,
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine?
Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but Valentine's martyrdom for his religion is what strongly resonated with people.
Unraveling the history of Valentine’s Day: Origins and traditions
But the origins are far more complex — and darker than the chocolate we indulge in on the day of love. Valentine’s Day is rooted in ancient Roman rituals, where sacrifice and
Greeting card companies invented Valentine's Day? Here's the holiday's history
While historians have long debated the holiday's origin story, evidence shows it predates the existence of commercial greeting cards by centuries.
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? How the holiday originated and more
The Chicago area was waking up Friday to a bitter cold Valentine’s Day morning, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, with temperatures below zero in some parts and wind chills in the teens. After that, a snowy weekend was on the way.
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Indiana teen accused of plotting Valentine’s Day school shooting was obsessed with the Parkland mass shooter, police say
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25 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day (Including How Much the Average Person Spends on the Holiday!)
Valentine's Day has long been celebrated as a day of romance filled with red roses, heart-shaped candies and chocolate boxes.
Many Americans think Valentine’s Day is romantic and fun — not outdated or stressful: poll
About 2 in 10 U.S. adults say “outdated” describes the holiday extremely or very well, while about 3 in 10 say it describes ...
Valentine’s Day 2025: Will your star sign sink or swim in the sea of love?
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Valentine's Day 2025: Here's where to find food deals, specials in Arizona
More are spending less on food for Valentine's Day. Find deals and specials at Burger King, Chipotle, Papa John's, Whitecastle and even more.