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Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. 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 The violent and murky beginnings of Valentine's Day A very brief look at the dark and murky beginnings of Valentine's You can read more about the dark history behind Valentine's Day at npr.org. 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 A great Valentine’s Day includes chocolates, flowers, elegant restaurants, or a stroll around the park. It is ironic, though, that we may trace the origins of this sweet day to violence and gore. However, the history of Valentine‘s Day is not all roses and sweetness. In fact, some of the most devastating and pivotal events have occurred on February 14th over the centuries, forever linking this holiday with not only love but loss, violence, and bitter struggles. The Valentine’s Day card industry was booming by the middle of the 19th century. People in the United Kingdom mailed approximately 400,000 Valentine’s Day cards to their loved ones in 1841. Today the U. S. Greeting Card Association estimates that family members, school mates, and colleagues exchange close to 1 billion cards each year. The history of Valentine's Day can be traced back to ancient Roman and Christian traditions, evolving over centuries into the celebration of love and affection that we recognize today. Despite its commercialization, many people view Valentine's Day as an opportunity to express their love and appreciation for their partners, friends, and family members. Pagan Origins Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. Whilst cupid’s arrow will strike the beating hearts of many on Valentine’s Day, not every heart in history has been left invigorated with lust and love on the 14th. The day has witnessed more than its fair share of guts and gore, making one wonder whether the day’s association with the colour red is in fact due to its history of bloodshed. 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 gifts Watch the full video here: sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. But the St. Valentine‘s Day Massacre remains as vivid as ever, the bloodiest chapter in a turbulent time when mobsters like Capone ruled the Windy City and violence was the law of the land. It is an enduring reminder of the vicious realities behind the romanticized, Hollywood image of the gangster. Unlike Valentine’s Day, however, Lupercalia was a bloody, violent and sexually charged celebration awash with animal sacrifice, random matchmaking and coupling in the hopes of warding off evil St. Valentine, a name that is synonymous with love and romance across the globe, lived at a time when the Roman Empire was at its zenith. He is often best remembered for the act of marrying couples in secret defiance of the Roman Emperor's bans. However, the truth about St. Valentine is far more complex, woven from a mixture of historical fragments, religious tradition, and folklore. This has By the early 1910s, an American company that would one day become Hallmark began distributing its more official "Valentine's Day cards." The rest, as they say, is history. Universal Images Group / Getty Images By PAULINA MATA/Staff Writer Chocolates, roses and teddy bears are a few hallmarks of Valentine’s Day. The holiday of romance is known for heartfelt gestures from loved ones, but it hasn’t always been this way. In fact, the origins of Valentine’s Day may have involved gestures of another kind: violence. Origins Valentine’s Day is celebrated For most Americans, Valentine's Day is a time for chocolates, roses, kisses, and other romantic sentiments. But the holiday's history is a whole lot gruffer than the lighthearted and traditional practices we celebrate every Feb. 14. In fact, the background is both murky and violent, with a history that is practically impossible to nail down. Of par Updated February 14, 2022 at 7:49 AM ET. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark
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