While historians have long debated the holiday's origin story, evidence shows it predates the existence of commercial greeting cards by centuries.

AI Image of The Roman Festival of Lupercalia Long before Valentine's Day was recognized as a holiday, the Romans held an annual festival called Lupercalia. Celebrated between February 13 and 15 ...

In fact, romance had very little to do with the holiday. Dating back to ancient Rome, the holiday originated with the feast of Lupercalia, celebrated from February 13 to 15. According to NPR ...

One theory about the origins of Valentine’s Day is that it is timed to coincide with the ancient Roman festival Lupercalia, which was celebrated from February 13-15. The festival was held in ...

For years, the consensus among historians was that the holiday had something to do with an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia that fell in mid-February. Noel Lenski, a Yale University ...

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and is thought to be connected to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. The holiday's modern traditions are largely attributed to Geoffrey ...

A prisoner named "Valentine" was said in one tale to have written a note signed "from your Valentine" to his jailer's daughter, according to the Feb. 13, 2024, article.

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, traces its origins to ancient Rome and the festival of Lupercalia. The holiday evolved over centuries and became associated with Saint Valentine ...

For years, the consensus among historians was that the holiday had something to do with an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia that fell in mid-February. Noel Lenski, a Yale University ...

It's the Roman festival of love so when Marcus is asked out by Gloria from next door, he can't tell if it's a date or a meeting about their party wall. Jason tries to maintain his Lupercalia ...

The origins of Valentine's Day can be traced back to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a celebration held in mid-February to mark the arrival of spring. This festival involved a series of ...

Valentine's Day 2025: February 14, Valentine's Day, traces its origins to Lupercalia and St. Valentine's execution for marrying couples.(Freepik) However, have you ever wondered why we actually ...