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Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Valentine Day's pagan roots in the ancient Lupercalia celebration: 3 of 4

The Ancient Roots of St. Valentine's Day St. Valentine's Day, a day to celebrate true and eternal love, it's arrival anticipated by young couples in love as well as young-at-heart couples. Even school children celebrate the holiday, arriving at school the morning of February 14, clutching their Valentine's cards, happily anticipating a day of good-will and parties. But what does it all mean, and what is it that we celebrate? Who was St. Valentine, and what was the original reason that gave the holiday of St. Valentine's Day life? Some of our reasons to celebrate the holiday undoubtedly hav...
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