Valentine’s Day, celebrated every year on 14 February, is synonymous with love, romance, and heartfelt gestures. But behind the chocolates, flowers, and love hearts lies a mysterious and somewhat ...

The short answer to the question of the historical Saint Valentine is church officials aren't entirely sure he existed, which is why the Catholic Church removed him from its official calendar in 1969.

But who exactly was the man in whose name Americans spend more money every February 14 than they spend at any time of the year besides the Christmas season? Well, it is exactly because very little is ...

St. Valentine — the legendary Christian martyr who has served as inspiration for Valentine’s Day festivities for more than two millennia — is said to be the patron saint of love, beekeepers and ...

The holiday falls on a Saturday this year, which gives couples a chance for a romantic getaway weekend💕 Here's what to know ...

Dia dos Namorados is also commemorated in June because February conflicts with Brazil's epic Carnival, which is observed that same month. Similar to how Americans commemorate Valentine's Day, ...

Across the world on February 14th, many flowers, cards and gifts will be exchanged between loved ones, as St. Valentine’s day is celebrated. However, the story of why we celebrate this day is a bit of ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, ...

Valentine’s Day has a curious history. Its name belongs to an early Christian martyred in Rome during the 3rd century. When Pope Gelasius in 496 added Valentine to the Catholic register of officially ...

The Carmelite church at Whitefriar Street in Dublin is an unlikely but popular pilgrimage site for couples, who can venerate the patron of love’s relics. Candles are lit at the foot of a statue of St.

Valentine’s Day originated as a liturgical feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. So, how did we get from beheading to betrothing on Valentine’s Day?

Love is in the air with Blancpain’s Valentine’s Day limited edition watch ...