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Delving Into the Murky Origins of Valentine’s Day
Lovers have always batted their eyes on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Or have they? Historians aren’t sure ...
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The History of Valentine's Day: How It Became a Global Celebration
Valentine's Day is one of the most widely recognized celebrations of love, marked by millions around the world with flowers, ...
💗 What is the history behind Valentine's Day? Here's what to know, when is it this year
One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of ...
Valentine's Day had gruesome start. See how it became the holiday we celebrate today
Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became ...
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Tale of Love: Untold History Of Valentine's Day Traditions
Lupercalia was an ancient Roman fertility festival in mid-February where young men drew women’s names from a box, often ...
Don't turn your back on love, dress the part for Valentine's Day instead
As Valentine’s Day approaches, brands all over the world lean into these timeless symbols of love: hearts, flowers, vibrant ...
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The untold truth about Valentine's Day: From violence to modern-day romance
The festival traces back to the 6th century B.C., and according to Roman mythology, it was to honor the Roman fertility god Lupercus and the she-wolf who nursed twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...
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What is the history behind Valentine's Day? Here's what to know, when is it this year
One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia. The debaucherous festival, which celebrated the coming of spring ...