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 ...

I’ve got to admit I miss that sentimental occasion, as we celebrated it in Miss Nelson’s 5th grade class,” writes columnist.

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 ...

All you lovebirds out there know that in just a couple of short weeks, Valentine's Day will be upon us. Some people say that ...

Those looking for something a little different this Valentine's Day have a few options to pick from across Oklahoma City.

From Chocolate Day to Teddy Day, Valentine's Week began on February 7 and ends on February 14 with Valentine's Day 2025.

Concerts, candlemaking, yoga, and comedy are just some of the local Valentine's Day events happening in February.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, treat your special someone to an evening of romance at one of America’s most romantic ...

At the end of the 5th century, the celebration of Lupercalia was forbidden by Pope Gelasius I, who is often attributed with replacing it with St. Valentine’s Day, according to Britannica.