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,
Who Was Saint Valentine? The Story Behind Valentine's Day
Discover the story of Saint Valentine, his legacy, and how his acts of love and defiance shaped the modern celebration of Valentine's Day.
Who was Saint Valentine? The History and Origin of Valentine's Day
Know the real history of Saint Valentine and the origin of Valentine’s Day. Learn how this day became a symbol of love, romance, and devotion over the centuries.
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.
Valentine’s Day: The Greek Roots of the Saint of Love
Was Saint Valentine Greek? A Catholic community on Lesvos says there are strong clues that he was either Greek or of Greek origin.
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
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,
St. Valentine is not just patron saint of lovers, but also epilepsy, plague and beekeepers?
As couples across the world prepared for Valentine's Day in February 2025, a rumor cropped up on social media that St.
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The Shrine of St. Valentine: Sacramental Marriage and Love ‘at the Heart of the Church’
The Carmelite church at Whitefriar Street in Dublin is an unlikely but popular pilgrimage site for couples, who can venerate ...
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The Real St. Valentine: Uncovering the mystique behind the Patron Saint of Love
It’s almost Valentine’s Day… Actually, it’s almost St. Valentine’s Day, but who is St. Valentine and why is he associated ...
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During infamous St. Valentine's Day massacre, Fargoans were celebrating the love of a very famous couple
Massacre in Chicago on Feb. 14, 1929, made news all over the world, including in The Fargo Forum, but you might be surprised ...
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Live and Love Like St. Valentine
This provides the first lesson that Valentine highlights with his life: When injustice occurs around us, we are called to ...
General Knowledge Questions on Saint Valentine: Test Your Knowledge on Saint Valentine
Saint Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, is widely recognised as a day of affection. On this day friends and ...
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Who was St Valentine and why do we celebrate him?
Historically speaking, there are multiple saints named Valentine or Valentinus - all of whom were martyred. The saint we're ...
Valentine's Day weather: -11 degree wind chill, snow expected in St. Cloud
Snow and cold weather are expected in central Minnesota this Valentine's Day. Need to adjust your plans? Here are some ideas.