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.
17+ Amazing Valentine's Day Facts and History You Need to Know
Behind every heart-shaped card and bouquet of roses lies a captivating history filled with intriguing facts about Valentine’s Day. From ancient legends to modern-day celebrations, this article takes a look at the rich traditions and surprising truths that define this global holiday.
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,
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.
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.
How Valentine's Day was transformed by the Industrial Revolution and 'manufactured intimacy'
When we think of Valentine's Day, chubby Cupids, hearts and roses generally come to mind, not industrial processes like mass ...
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10 Charming Valentine's Day Traditions Throughout History
The practice of gifting flowers—especially roses—on ... Chocolate gifting became a Valentine’s Day staple thanks to Richard Cadbury’s invention of the heart-shaped chocolate box in the ...