Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on Feb. 14. Here’s when it falls this year, how it started, and why it’s associated with love.

How did Valentine's Day get its name? You may assume that the name "Valentine" originated after St. Valentine, which is understandable. In fact, the Catholic Church recognizes several saints named ...

Valentine’s Day didn’t start with candy hearts or roses — or a Roman fertility festival, though there was one in mid-February. The first love notes signed “Your Valentine” likely were not sent by an ...

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, but it wasn't always the sweet, heart-filled, gift giving holiday we know today. Some people think Valentine's is romantic and adorable. Some might believe it's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From drunken debauchery to a feast for a saint, there are multiple theories about the history of Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day ...

Valentine’s Day is always celebrated on Feb. 14. One popular legend claims Valentine was a priest who secretly married couples after Roman Emperor Claudius II banned marriage for soldiers. Another ...