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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. Lupercalia was an ancient pagan festival held each year in Rome on February 15. Although Valentine’s Day shares its name with a martyred Christian saint, some historians believe the holiday is 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 The holiday’s origins likely predate the venerated saint. The date of St. Valentine’s execution, the day after the February full moon, might be the real connection with affection. As fans of Shakespeare know, the Idus or “Ides” of each month on the ancient Roman calendar was the day of the full moon. When Valentine's Day looms on the horizon, many people start thinking about love. Did you know that the modern Valentine's Day, although named for a martyred saint, actually has its roots in an early Pagan custom? Let's take a look at how Valentine's Day evolved from a Roman festival into the marketing behemoth that it is today. Valentine's Day history: From pagan origins to endless promotions, with a little love The origins of Valentine's Day remain shrouded in mystery, though some theories have grown to be widely Valentine’s Day originated from the pagan festival Lupercalia which is a celebration of fertility and purification. Lupercalia is named after Lupercus, the god of fertility and hunter of wolves 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. 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. History also records that around A.D. 500 Pope Gelasius established St. Valentine’s Day in an attempt to convert this pagan Roman fertility festival into a Christian holiday, thus retaining its attractions and making it easier for pagan people to accept Christianity. Valentine's Day history: From pagan origins to endless promotions, with a little love The origins of Valentine's Day remain shrouded in mystery, though some theories have grown to be widely If Valentine’s Day is not an ancient pagan tradition, why does so much of it’s iconography look pagan? This is a question that has never really been tackled by historians, but is worth Valentine’s Day began as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. The feast was first established by Pope Gelasius I to honor one or two saints named Valentinus for being martyred on February 14. Valentine's Day pagan connections. One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia. On Valentine's Day, millions present flowers, chocolates and cards to their sweethearts.While the holiday's traditions really became cemented in the 1800s, historians link its roots to wild pagan Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for centuries and is widely recognized as a special day for expressing love. But is it really a pagan tradition? This article will explore the history of the holiday, its possible pagan origins, and how it has changed over the years. History of Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February The Telegraph, History of Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2010 8. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbons, Chapter 36 9. American Catholic, The Origins of St. Valentine’s Day 10. Valentine Day Gift Ideas, Cassandrea Visik, Clinton Gilkie 11. 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 The exact history of Valentine's Day is a bit murky, but some historians believe the holiday is linked to Lupercalia, a pagan festival that was held annually between Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 in ancient The first Valentine was posted around 1806. Almost one billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year on or near February 14 with females purchasing 85% of the cards. This is second only to the number of Christmas cards sent. The history is somewhat murky as to how Valentine’s Day has come to be what we now know and celebrate.
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