Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became ...
One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of ...
Anyone who looks at all the holidays lined up for the month of February can tell it's a time to celebrate Black history, love ...
The roots of Valentine's Day trace back to ancient Rome, where the feast of Lupercalia was celebrated in mid-February. This festival was a mix of fertility rituals and the pairing off of young couples ...