Valentine's Day is one of the most widely recognized celebrations of love, marked by millions around the world with flowers, chocolates, and heartfelt messages. But how did this holiday come to be?

Whether you’re coupled, single, celebrating Galentine’s Day or eulogizing the end of "cuffing" season — when Valentine’s Day hits on Feb. 14, we are inexorably forced to reflect on that ...

However, according to History.com, it is believed that at the end of the fifth century, Pope Gelasius outlawed Lupercalia for being “un-Christian” and declared February 14th as Valentine’s ...

On Valentine's Day in 1400, the French established a "High Court of Love" to deal with love and betrayal, as well as violence against women. Judges at this court were selected by women based on a ...

Their executions are believed to have happened on February 14 sometime between 269 and 280 and thus it was deemed Valentine's feast day. He's seen as the patron saint of love, happy marriage and ...

Valentine's Day 2023 is Tuesday, February 14. Here's how the holiday originated and why people still celebrate across the globe. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages ...

Historians aren’t 100% sure about the origins of Valentine’s Day, but many believe it all started as the pre-Roman empire ritual known as Lupercalia, which sounded like a real hoot.Every ...

"Some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial," History.com added.

The exact history of Valentine's Day is a bit murky, but some historians believe the holiday is linked to Lupercalia, a pagan festival that was held annually between Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 in ancient ...

On Valentine's Day in 1400, the French established a "High Court of Love" to deal with love and betrayal, as well as violence against women. Judges at this court were selected by women based on a ...