A Brief History of Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on February 14th, but how exactly did this loved-up holiday come about?

If, like many other people, the only thing you know is that it’s associated somehow with a mysterious Saint Valentine, there’s plenty more you must know.

The most popular is that this was the month in which Saint Valentine was martyred, although some theorists believe that it was first celebrated in February to overshadow a pagan festival.Check out the lovely history.

It is not known for certain why we celebrate Valentine’s Day in February, although there are some interesting suggestions.

The most popular is that this was the month in which Saint Valentine was martyred, although some theorists believe that it was first celebrated in February to overshadow a pagan festival.

The Lupercalia celebrations involved priests, a sacred cave and sacrifices in the forms of goats and dogs.

This was supposed to make the women of the city more fertile the year after, but since the Christians did not agree with this practice, it is very possible that they decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day in this month too.