One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided ...

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...

Valentine's Day has long been considered a time to celebrate romance and love with someone special. However, the full history ...

Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love wrapped in candy hearts, roses and chocolates, traces back to St. Valentine. But the origins are far more complex — and darker than the chocolate we indulge in ...

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this ...

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right? Or is its history darker?

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, has evolved from a day with obscure and somewhat sinister roots to a global ...

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and is thought to be connected to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right?

In the original festival, men would sacrifice a goat and a dog, then run around naked or nearly naked, hitting women with the animals' hides.

Across the United States and in other places around the world, Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14.

Ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine's Day? Turns out the day is more than just about chocolates and flowers - here's the ...