Unraveling the history of Valentine’s Day: Origins and traditions
Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love wrapped in candy hearts, roses and chocolates, traces back to St. Valentine. 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 secrecy intertwined with the idea of love.
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.
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,
What to know about Valentine's Day origins: A tame holiday with a wild past
According to History.com, exchanging Valentine's took off in the 1700s, a period coinciding with Romanticism in literature and art across Europe and America. When a woman named Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in the 1840s, an industry was born.
Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions unanswered. Here are a few.
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.
It Hasn't Always Been Chocolates and Roses—The History of Valentine's Day
Across the United States and in other places around the world, Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with flowers, chocolates and gifts exchanged between loved ones,
Happy Valentine’s Day
I t’s amazing to me that it is already Valentine’s Day. It feels like yesterday was New Year’s, and maybe just a few months ago the men’s basketball team was beating Duke
Valentine’s day: A global tapestry of love and traditions
February 14th is widely recognized as the day of love, but its significance and acceptance vary across cultures. While some embrace Valentine’s Day as a time for grand romantic gestures, others approach it with a more sceptical lens,
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.
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Valentine’s Day: A Not-So-Romantic Journey Going Back to Ancient Greece
Some scholars trace Valentine's Day back to ancient Greece and the mythical green meadows of Arcadia in the Peloponnese.
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Happy Valentine’s Day Images: How It Started As A Drunken Festival, Identity Of Cupid, Saint Valentine And More
Valentine’s Day offers people the chance to celebrate their loved ones. Whether it’s a romantic partner, a parent, or a ...
Valentine's Day, a tame holiday with a wild past
When the emperor converted to Christianity, many of the holidays common to Roman society received a makeover. A prisoner ...