Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...
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Valentine’s Day has murky origins
Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right?
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 ...
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Why This Valentine’s Day Should Be About More Than Just Romance
This Valentine’s, celebrate love in its most beautiful form — by giving back. From supporting underprivileged communities to ...
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Pope Francis adds feast day of Mother Teresa to universal calendar
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a “beacon of hope” and an example of loving service to the poorest of the poor, to the General Roman Calendar so ...
Who was St. Valentine? Interesting facts about the man who inspired Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, traces its origins to ancient Rome and the festival of Lupercalia. The holiday ...
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Why Do We Celebrate Valentine's Day?
Valentine’s Day is one of the world’s most commercialised religious holidays – second only perhaps to Christmas. Originally ...