From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday

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.
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.
What to know about Valentine's Day origins: A tame holiday with a wild past
According to History.com, exchanging Valentine's took off in the 1700s, a period coinciding with Romanticism in literature and art across Europe and America. When a woman named Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in the 1840s, an industry was born.
Valentine Week 2025: Origin, History, Significance, Background and Traditions
Valentine's Week, from February 7th to 14th, celebrates love in various forms, highlighting its origins with Saint Valentine. Each day focuses on diff
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
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.
Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions unanswered. Here are a few.
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine?
Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...
Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Lovers have always batted their eyes on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Or have they? Historians aren’t sure ...
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'Love planet' Venus to shine brightest on Valentine's Day. Can you see it in Mississippi?
February is the best month to see Venus. But clouds, storms might make it hard to spot in Mississippi on Valentine's Day. How ...