From saints to candy hearts, these Valentine’s Day facts aren’t what you expect.

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.

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, ...

What is the real meaning of Valentine's Day? Its history is more shocking than you think!

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 ...

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 ...

Valentine’s Day is a day of romance, or at least tasty chocolate. But to some, the holiday still holds the religious significance of “St. Valentine’s Day,” which was named for the historical figure ...

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.

(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, ...

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