In 2024, Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight due to a calendar collision of events — it’s Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)FILE – A Mexican mariachi band surrounded by ...

Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD, and the rest is this history.

Every 14th of February, Valentine's Day is celebrated. Many consider this date to be a special day to celebrate love, but do you know why it started?

Anti-Valentine’s day sentiment has inspired other ways to (not) celebrate, including a box of chocolates aimed at single people. And it can be a very valuable day for businesses, large and small.