Valentine's Day 2024: Origins, Background & Traditions
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The Legend of St. ValentineOrigins of Valentine’s Day: A Pagan Festival in FebruaryValentine's Day Meaning: A Day of Romance and LoveWho Is Cupid?Valentine’s Day Greetings and GiftsLupercalia 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 14 St. Valentine’s Day. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love. During the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and E...See more on history.com 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 14 St. Valentine’s Day. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love. During the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and E...
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 14 St. Valentine’s Day. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love. During the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and E...
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