Unveiling the story behind the patron saint of lovers - Celebrated every February 14, Valentine’s Day has origins rooted in ...

Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became ...

One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of ...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, hearts, chocolates, and flowers fill store shelves, reminding us of the celebration of love. While modern Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance, its origins a ...

The romantic holiday has been celebrated for centuries, but the history behind it is much darker than red roses.

The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery. February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, ...

Valentine’s Day is named after a 3rd-century priest named St. Valentine who defied Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriages. In ...

Themes: celebrating St Valentine's Day; the life of St Valentine; customs associated with St Valentine's Day; saints. Summary: This assembly celebrates St Valentine's Day, which falls on 14 ...