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SOVAS and Independent Press Award winner Sheldon Collins examines how the Valentine legend evolved over 1,800 years ...

While Valentine's Day might mean cards and candy in 2026, the holiday's roots date back to the 1400s.

Valentine's Day has gained plenty of false narratives over the centuries. Here are seven myths that you probably thought were ...

Book clubs across California revisit the Saint Valentine legend as The Legend of Valentine sparks debate on dating, ...

While other places go all-out on decorations at Christmas and Halloween, one village called Lover pretty much owns ...

Here's a look back at the history of the holiday. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. This year, Valentine's Day ...

Valentine’s Day didn’t start with candy hearts or roses — or a Roman fertility festival, though there was one in mid-February ...

There are multiple versions of how Valentine's Day originated, though a commonly believed one is that it originated as a ...

“Love is love,” like the rainbow-colored LGBTQ+ slogan. “Love is all you need,” like the 1967 Beatles anthem. “The only thing ...

The holiday has a long tradition. It is named for not one, but two -- maybe three -- Christian martyrs named Valentine. Saint ...

The holiday falls on a Saturday this year, which gives couples a chance for a romantic getaway weekend💕 ...