Was Saint Valentine Real? The Murky History of Valentine's Day

We Have Valentine's Day Because A Roman Emperor Wanted To Banned Marriage, Maybe

Valentine's day is a day associated with love and sweet things. However, it was a long-winding journey before a gruesome death turned into a day of sweets and roses. #Headline #Valentines #Love #Chocolate

Saint Valentine beheaded after defying Emperor’s order banning marriage for Roman soldiers

Special to WorldTribune.com By Bill Federer, February 14, 2026 The origin of Saint Valentine’s Day goes back to the early Christian history of Roman persecutions. Today, at a time when many governments are increasing persecution of Christians, it is important to remember that the Church was born into a one-world anti-Christian government — the Roman […]

Was Saint Valentine real? The murky history of Valentine's Day

From drunken debauchery to a feast for a saint, there are multiple theories about the history of Valentine’s Day.

St. Valentine, lost to legend: The murky origins of Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day shows up every Feb. 14 with the usual lineup: candy grams, roses, heart-shaped everything and a lot of “so… what are we?” conversations. But the holiday didn’t start as a greeting card company invention. It began as a Christian feast day connected to a martyr named Valentine. The twist is that historians still can’t point to one clear, agreed-upon biography. According to historians, more than one early Christian martyr was named …

The History of Valentine's Day

Image courtesy of Brooke Birckhead Valentine's Day is typically filled with flowers, candy and gifts shared among loved ones, whether they be family or friends. However, few people know the true origins of this international holiday. According to the History Channel  article "History of Valentine's Day," the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus. One frequently mentioned story states that during…