Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, [1] is celebrated annually on February 14. [2] It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine , and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in ...

Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February.

Dec 22, 2009 · Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and...

Jan 30, 2025 · Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. What day of the week is Valentine's Day 2025? This year, Valentine's Day falls on a Friday.

Feb 6, 2024 · Valentine’s Day began as St. Valentine’s Day, a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. February 14th first became associated with romantic love during the High Middle Ages as the tradition of courtly love was then flourishing.

Nov 19, 2024 · Valentine’s Day is Friday, February 14! This holiday has a surprisingly dark origin. Learn more about the real story of Valentine’s Day, why Valentine was killed, and some interesting facts and folklore you may not know!

6 days ago · Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is a day to honour love, romance, and relationships. Valentine's Day originated from the Roman Catholic Church's feast day for Saint Valentine, a martyr ...

6 days ago · Pope declared Feb. 14 as Valentine's Day in 5th Century. Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively ...

Every 14th of February, Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated.

Feb 13, 2024 · Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world on Feb. 14. Here's what to know about how the holiday got its start.