From drunken debauchery to a feast for a saint, there are multiple theories about the history of Valentine’s Day.

A finger bone held at St John the Baptist in Fleet Street is displayed every Valentine's Day.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Relics of St. Valentine of Terni at the basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin. Dnalor 01 (Own work) , CC BY-SA On Feb. 14, ...

For many people, Saint Valentine’s Day is a time for beautiful flowers, fancy dinners, and sentimental cards. But its origin ...

St. Valentine — the legendary Christian martyr who has served as inspiration for Valentine’s Day festivities for more than two millennia — is said to be the patron saint of love, beekeepers and ...

Valentine's Day is only a few days away, but the holiday's roots stem back centuries to the ancient Romans.

As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and while we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday.

St. Valentine’s life was about more than just paper hearts and chocolates. He exemplified Christian courage and stood in ...

The Catholic Christian community of Mytilene on Lesvos island solemnly attended the service in memory of Saint Valentine ...

On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and more lavish gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But as a historian of Christianity, I can tell you that at the root of our ...