The History of Valentine’s Day
Many people try to complain that Valentine’s Day is nothing more than a “Hallmark holiday” dreamed up by businesses seeking to profit from the desperate masses seeking love. However, nothing could be further… Continue reading
This episode we take you on a quick and dirty (and occasionally bloody) history of Valentine’s Day. The story of this holiday and its patron saint is still a bit of a mystery. From Roman pagan festivals (Lupercalia), to saintly… Continue reading
Valentine?s Day ? the Full Circle of Traditions
The history and importance of Valentine’s Day will become more than evident this February 14th, with widespread gestures of affection, hope and love. With so much pessimism and… Continue reading
The History of St. Valentine’s Day
The traditions of St. Valentine’s Day mix elements of both ancient Roman rites and Christian tradition. To confuse matters, three different saints named Valentine are recognized by the Roman Catholic… Continue reading