Saint Dwynwen might be the Welsh patron saint of love, but she did not have much luck in that department.

Discover surprising Valentine’s Day facts—from rumored ancient origins to modern traditions—that explain how February 14 ...

St. Valentine — the legendary Christian martyr who has served as inspiration for Valentine’s Day festivities for more than two millennia — is said to be the patron saint of love, beekeepers and ...

Valentine’s Day is a day of romance, or at least tasty chocolate. But to some, the holiday still holds the religious significance of “St. Valentine’s Day,” which was named for the historical figure ...

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OMGoodness—It’s almost Valentine’s Day again. Although it’s promoted as a day of flowers, chocolates, kisses, fancy dinners, and romance, it is often a day of pressure and a set-up for disappointment.

On February 14, the Catholic Church commemorates St. Valentine, the patron saint of couples and young people in love. One tradition in the church is that St. Valentine was a Roman priest during the ...

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 ...