From naff cards to ostentatious flower bouquets – St Valentine's Day may be cheesy, but there's no doubt many people love it. From its early roots nearly 2,000 years ago, via celebrated poet ...

But while some see it as a commercialized "Hallmark holiday," the occasion actually has ancient roots in Roman history and connections to Saint Valentine. Some other Americans, though, rail ...

Third-century Roman priest Valentinus was brutally beaten and beheaded after marrying couples in defiance of Emperor Claudius II's ban on the sacrament of marriage on this day in history, Feb. 14 ...

Valentine’s Day is celebrated in memory of Saint Valentine ... and thoughtful actions. See More: 75+ Happy Valentine's Day wishes, messages, greetings and quotes for 2025 118221731 “Happy ...

Valentine's Day first began as a Christian feast day. The day itself is associated with Christian martyrs, among the most famous of whom was a third century priest, Saint Valentine. However ...

Happy Valentine's Day 2022 ... In Valencia, Spain, Valentine's Day is on October 9, when the feast of Saint Dionysus is celebrated. In most parts of Spain, the event is commemorated with men ...

Once again, life imitates art. Happy St. Valentine’s Day. Liesl Olson started as director at The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum earlier this month. She joins WBEZ to talk about her future plans ...

He also happens to be the patron saint of engaged couples and happy marriages. While our friends over the pond may refer to Valentine's Day as a 'Hallmark holiday', it actually existed long before ...

When Claudius II gave him the choice of renouncing his faith or face execution, he opted for death. He died at the age of 42. Lowell Young lives in St. Helena.