St. Valentine's Day in the U.S.A.

Valentine’s Day, which takes place on February 14^th in the U.S. and most Europe, is a holiday in honor of lovers. Although the history of Valentine’s Day is obscure, some scholars believe its origin can be traced back to ancient Roman feast of Lupercalia, a pagan fertility festival celebrated annually on February 15^th. The festival gradually became associated with the feast day of two Roman martyrs, both named St. Valentine, who lived in the 3rd century. St. Valentine has traditionally been regarded as the patron saint of lovers.

More information About the History of St. Valentine is available at Infoplease and The Telegraph.