Unraveling 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.
Inside the origins of modern Valentine's Day celebrations
Valentine's cards and gifts have their roots in English traditions — but Americans have long embraced them for romantic partners and other loved ones.
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
Wait, How Did Valentine’s Day Start Again?
So we have the set up: this history of Lupercalia, legends surrounding St. Valentine, and Chaucer’s poetry all make February ripe for Valentine’s Day as we know it. But how did we get to the commercialized version that we know now?
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine?
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 commercialized "Hallmark holiday,
Celebrating 10 jock couples enjoying Valentine’s Day together
Love is in the air for Valentine's Day, and we're celebrating couples comprised of two athletes, be they in the same sport or not. The post Celebrating 10 jock couples enjoying Valentine’s Day together appeared first on Outsports.
Why Is Valentine’s Day Celebrated? The Dark Truth About This Holiday Might Surprise You
Every year on Valentine’s Day, couples express their affection toward each other by exchanging cards, boxes of chocolate, and other gifts. There’s a running joke that the holiday was created by greeting-card or candy companies,
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Campus pop-up shop has everything you need for your valentine
The Memorial Union is hosting a pop-up Valentine’s Day shop this week. Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come to ...
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Valentine’s Day 2025: The Hammer & Nigel Greeting Card Collection
This Valentine’s Day, step up your card game with the one-of-a-kind Hammer & Nigel Greeting Card Collection! Packed with sharp political humor, a sprinkle of inconvenient truths, and just ...
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We analyzed nearly 600 Hallmark cards. Here’s what we learned
Valentine’s Day means flowers ... More than half of the cards feature hearts on the front. Some more unusual images include pop culture references to franchises such as Minecraft, Super Mario ...