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

Across the United States and in other places around the world, Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14.

While Cupid’s arrow may sting a little, it pales in comparison to the darker, more brutal traditions of Valentine’s Day — where the holiday was once marked by animal sacrifices and grim rituals.

There are several theories about Valentine's Day's origin. Some historians believe it originated from ancient Rome, specifically in the celebration of the Lupercals. This word comes from lupus ...

"We want there to be an origin," Nelson said. "We don't want this to be just a holiday invented by Hallmark." It wasn't. "The history of Valentine's Day that Americans sort of adopt and enjoy is ...

There are various theories of who the holiday is named after. Valentine's Day may have taken its name from a priest martyred by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus in 270 CE, according to Britannica.com.

A prisoner named "Valentine" was said in one tale to have written a note signed "from your Valentine" to his jailer's daughter, according to the Feb. 13, 2024, article.

Reminiscent of the 1970s timeless hit “Let’s Stay Together,” the Obamas seem to have no intention of parting ways soon. In an ...

It can be with and for anyone. While Galentine's Day is a relatively newer holiday, compared to Valentine's Day, the increasingly popular holiday presents a special way to tell your pals and gals ...

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, has historical roots linked to Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who secretly married couples. Initially mar ...

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 ...