The history of Valentine's Day—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, a… See more

While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to … See more

Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianitybut was outlawed—as it was deemed “un-Christian”—at the end of the 5th century, when Pope Gelasius declared February 1… See more

Cupid is often portrayed on Valentine’s Day cards as a naked cherub launching arrows of love at unsuspecting lovers. But the Roman God Cupid has his roots in Greek mythology … See more