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    Holy Moley shares The Origins and Evolution of Valentine’s Day

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    Valentine’s Day emerged from ancient Roman traditions and Christian commemorations, ultimately transforming into a global celebration of romantic love.

    The holiday’s roots trace back to the feast of Lupercalia, a Roman fertility festival celebrated in mid-February. As Christianity spread, the church sought to replace pagan celebrations, and Pope Gelasius I declared February 14th as St. Valentine’s Day around 496 CE.

    The day is named after Saint Valentine, a mysterious figure whose precise identity remains uncertain. Multiple martyred saints named Valentine are associated with the holiday, with legends suggesting one performed secret marriages for soldiers forbidden to wed or wrote a love letter to his jailer’s daughter before his execution.

    By the Middle Ages, the day became linked with romantic love, popularized by poets like Geoffrey Chaucer. The tradition of exchanging love notes and tokens gradually developed, with handwritten valentines becoming common in the 15th century. Commercial valentines emerged in the 19th century, particularly after Esther A. Howland began mass-producing elaborate greeting cards in America.

    Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated globally, with people expressing affection through cards, gifts, romantic dinners, and special gestures of love.

    Supporting References:

    • History.com: Valentine’s Day Origins
    • Smithsonian Magazine: Valentine’s Day History
    • British Library: Medieval Valentine Traditions
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