Saint Valentine (Italian: Valentino; Latin: Valentinus) was a 3rd-century Roman saint, commemorated in Western Christianity on February 14 and in Eastern Orthodoxy on July 6. From the High Middle …

5 days ago · Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February 14. Who is Valentine’s Day named for? Although there were several Christian martyrs named Valentine, Valentine’s Day may have taken its …

Feb 3, 2026 · St. Valentine’s Day was originally a Catholic feast day established in A.D. 496 to honor a third-century priest named Valentine who was executed on February 14. Although the Catholic church...

Feb 11, 2026 · Valentine's Day is celebrated annually on February 14th in countries around the world, including the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Mexico and the United Kingdom. In the United...

Feb 12, 2026 · The origins of Valentine’s Day stretch back long before heart shaped chocolates and red roses filled store shelves. The history behind Valentine’s Day includes dark origins, muddled stories …

Jan 29, 2026 · Valentine’s Day didn’t start with candy hearts or roses—or a Roman fertility festival, though there was one in mid-February. The first love notes signed “Your Valentine” likely were not …

Feb 14, 2025 · 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...

Jan 26, 2026 · Valentine’s Day may be associated with romance, but the history of the holiday isn’t exactly lovey-dovey. Here are the facts you may not know.

Dec 22, 2009 · While Valentine's Day is shared by lovers sharing time together, one of the first Valentine cards was sent from an enemy prison. The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of the patron...

Feb 13, 2025 · Valentine's Day is almost here, but it wasn't always the heart-filled, card-giving, chocolate-gifting holiday we know today. Here's everything you should know about the history of the …