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Lupercalia was an ancient pagan festival held each year in Rome around February 14. It is considered a precursor to Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day as a Commercial Holiday . Valentine's Day is no longer part of the official liturgical calendar of any Christian church; it was dropped from the Catholic calendar in 1969. Its not a feast, a celebration, or a memorial of any martyrs. Why Valentine’s Day is Pagan. Hello, busy Pagans! If you’re pondering why Valentine’s Day might feel more ancient and mysterious than a simple celebration of love, here’s a quick answer: Valentine’s Day has roots in the pagan festival of Lupercalia, a Roman event blending romance, fertility, and some quirky traditions. So much happiness, inner power, peace and many blessings await those who do. Happy Valentine’s Day, and a blessèd Lupercalia to those who will celebrate with me. For those wishing to develop a relationship with Lupa, I highly recommend Pagan Portals: Lupa: She-Wolf of Rome and Mother of Destiny by Rachel S. Roberts ** About the Author: Hello It’s often speculated that Valentine’s Day has its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, and it’s not hard to see why. Lupercalia was observed on February 15, and involved fertility rituals — albeit along with animal sacrifice and ritual whipping. Yet the link between this pagan festival and the Christian feast day that morphed into our modern ode to love and romance is Every year on February 14, the world marks Valentine’s Day. Millions send messages and gifts of love to the people most important in their lives. You’d be forgiven for thinking the fourteenth has its roots in the Christian faith, with the day seemingly named after Saint Valentine, a priest who lived during the third century AD. #FunFact Valentine's Day originated as an ancient Roman pagan holiday that required animal sacrifices and year-long blind dates. Enjoy! Enjoy! — Zach Goldrosen (@Zach_Goldrosen) February 11, 2016 This post delves into the pagan roots of Valentine's Day, exploring how ancient rituals and celebrations have shaped the holiday we know today. Prelude to Romance: The Ancient World's Influence Long before Valentine's Day was associated with Saint Valentine, ancient civilizations celebrated mid-February with festivals that honored fertility and The church saw the pagan ritual as a ritual of animal lust and replaced it with the celebration of modest and romantic love. The dark pagan ritual was replaced with saintly light love letters and sweet treats. Today, as we know it, Valentine’s Day is another reason for commercialism to celebrate. The Pagan Meaning Behind Valentine’s Day, Previously Known As Lupercalia Commonly men and women would be paired during this time and fertility rituals would be performed before Pope Gelasius The Pagan Meaning Behind Valentine’s Day, Previously Known As Lupercalia Mid-February marked the beginning of the bird mating season in most of Europe in the Middle Ages. It’s often speculated that Valentine’s Day has its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, and it’s not hard to see why. Lupercalia was observed on February 15, and involved fertility rituals — albeit along with animal sacrifice and ritual whipping. Yet the link between this pagan festival and the Christian feast day that morphed into our modern ode to love and romance is The Christian church had a hard time maintaining some of these traditions, and for a while St. Valentine's Day disappeared off the radar, but during medieval times the lover's lottery regained popularity. Is Valentine’s Day only about romantic love? No, Valentine’s Day is about all forms of love—romantic, self-love, compassionate love, and universal love. It’s a day to celebrate the connections that enrich your life on every level. 2. How can I make Valentine’s Day more meaningful if I’m single? You can focus on self-love and However, Valentine’s Day is not a modern creation. Rather, it is a day with ancient roots, both cultural and religious. With many legends and tales surrounding Valentine’s Day, the supposed day of love, it can be difficult to ascertain exactly where and how Valentine’s Day originated. Pagan Roots of Valentine’s Day Exploring the Pagan roots of the Valentine’s Day holiday. Much of the Pagan cultures and traditions were also assimilated and reinvented to fit the Catholic tradition and to attract early It is the famous Valentine’s Day—a day of love and the celebration of love. Like many of our festivals, Valentine’s Day also dates back to pagan origins. In ancient times, it was referred to as the festival of Lupercalia, the she-wolf goddess who was called Lupa. It was a kind of purification and fertilization ritual. Long before Valentine’s Day was celebrated, an Ancient Roman festival with ominous rituals was held on February 15. Are the two connected? Long before Valentine’s Day was celebrated, the A Blast from the Past: The Origin of Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day has a long and intriguing history that dates back to ancient Rome. The exact origins of the holiday are not clear, but it is believed to have originated as a pagan festival called Lupercalia, which was held annually on February 15th. How Valentine’s Day Came to Be. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, has roots in both pagan and Christian traditions. The earliest precursor to Valentine’s Day was the ancient Roman
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