The history of Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday for people worldwide to share their love and affection. But did you ever wonder how the holiday that celebrates love, affection and friendship came to be? The origin of Valentine’s Day Although the origins of the holiday are slightly unclear,
Unraveling the history of Valentine’s Day: Origins and traditions
Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love wrapped in candy hearts, roses and chocolates, traces back to St. Valentine. 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 secrecy intertwined with the idea of love.
Unveiling the Romance: The History of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day, a day synonymous with love and romance, has a history steeped in ancient traditions, religious narratives, and enduring symbols. As we prepare to celebrate this annual affair of the heart,
The history of Valentine's Day: From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday
Feb. 14th is all about romance and love! Whether you're celebrating it with a partner, friends, or family, here's what you should know about its history.
Greeting card companies invented Valentine's Day? Here's the holiday's history
While historians have long debated the holiday's origin story, evidence shows it predates the existence of commercial greeting cards by centuries.
25 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day (Including How Much the Average Person Spends on the Holiday!)
Love is in the air because Valentine's Day has arrived! Feb. 14 has long been known as a day of romance, filled with heart-shaped chocolates, red roses and giant balloons at every
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? How the holiday originated and more
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.
Three fun facts about Valentine’s Day
Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, marking the celebration of love. Each year, this day features chocolates, flowers, and all things romantic. As many prepare to celebrate with their loved ones, here are three fun facts about the holiday.
100 of the Funniest Valentine's Day Quotes to Make Your Honey LOL
While romance and roses make for a lovely Valentine's Day gesture, filling your February 14 with both love and laughter is often the best gift of all. From Valentine's Day quotes that playfully poke fun at this Hallmark holiday to LOL-worthy commentary about marriage and relationships,
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,
With love, from… How red roses became all about romance and Valentine’s Day
Every Valentine’s Day, lovebirds are on a quest to find red roses for their partners. It is a gift like no other to tell ...
An iconic symbol of love and fortune, the red horn ‘cornicello’ brings Naples tradition to the world
Food, music and culture have made the Italian southern city of Naples famous around the globe. But there’s another Neapolitan ...
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Saint Valentine, mysterious Roman martyr turned symbol of love
As every year on the same date, February 14, will be an occasion to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. The origins of this ...
The heart is a symbol of love – things weren’t always like that
This Valentine’s Day, as we exchange stylised hearts in celebration of love, we might pause to remember that the power of the ...
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Say it with flowers on Valentine's Day
Sy-Quimsiam said customers usually order roses, tulips, peonies, sunflowers, and lilies for Valentine’s Day. Roses represent ...