The most likely origin of Valentine’s Day – or at least the reason it takes place on February 14 – is because of the feast of ...

That is the origin of Valentine's Day which various sources trace way back to the Roman festival of Lupercalia held mid-February to observe fertility rites. Back then on this day, goats and dogs ...

Despite Pop Gelasius I’s declaration to celebrate Saint Valentine’s martyrdom on February 14 instead of the pagan celebration of Lupercalia, the holiday still incorporates symbols from the ...

Thousands of years ago, in Rome, a holiday was observed, which was then known as Lupercalia (literally translates to “feasts of Lupercus”). The Romans believed that a God, that went by the name ...

The precise history of St. Valentine’s day is hazy, but historians generally believe that it originated from the pagan, ancient festival, Lupercalia. Lupercalia occurred annually in celebration ...

VALENTINE’S Day is upon us - but how did it all start? DAVE WELBOURNE writes: Over a billion Valentine cards are sent each year worldwide. Billions of pounds are spent on cards, chocolates ...

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