Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead.

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...

Despite being embraced by the young, the country’s religious authorities have long viewed it as a potentially corrupting ...

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and is thought to be connected to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.

Valentine’s Day is one of the world’s most commercialised religious holidays – second only perhaps to Christmas. Originally ...

Valentine's Day originated as a Christian feast day to honor a martyr named ... Valentine's Day is observed with flowers, cards, fancy dinners and abundant sweets. If you are looking for a way ...

Wishes: Celebrated on February 14 each year, the Valentine's day is all about bringing a smile to your loved one’s face and ...

However, it is also believed that the Catholic Church chose to place St. Valentine’s feast ... day become Hallmark. Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards ...