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 …

Oct 22, 2025 · 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 …

Every year on February 14, people celebrate St. Valentine’s Day by exchanging cards, candy or flowers with their special "valentine." The holiday, named after a Christian martyr, dates back...

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 …

Jan 17, 2025 · 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 …

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.

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.

Jan 10, 2025 · Wondering about Valentine's Day history and how the holiday got started? Here's everything to know about its origins, including traditions like giving cards.

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 …

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 …