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

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.

Ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine's Day? Turns out the day is more than just about chocolates and flowers - here's the

While historians have long debated the holiday's origin story, evidence shows it predates the existence of commercial greeting cards by centuries.

All roads lead to Rome, and that's especially true for Valentine's Day. A USA Today story outlines how the Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia is a likely origin of the holiday. The Romans built an empire on "romanizing" local gods and festivals as their influence spread.

The Chicago area was waking up Friday to a bitter cold Valentine’s Day morning, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, with temperatures below zero in some parts and wind chills in the teens. After that, a snowy weekend was on the way.