Smithsonian Magazine - On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers,
candy, and more lavish gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But as a historian of Christianity, I can tell you that at the root of our modern holiday is a beautiful fiction. St. Valentine was no lover or patron of love. Valentine’s Day, in fact, originated as a liturgical feast to
celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or
perhaps two. So, how did we get from beheading to betrothing on
Valentine’s Day?
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February 14, 2024
The grim origins of Valentine's Day
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