Valentine’s Day: History, Traditions, and Astonishing Facts

Ah, Valentine’s Day. ‘Tis the season when drug store shelves transform into bright displays of red and pink. For many who celebrate it in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s not yet spring—there’s still snow to trudge through—but there is a brief buzz in the air and, for the lucky ones, a heart-shaped box of chocolates waitingContinue reading “Valentine’s Day: History, Traditions, and Astonishing Facts”

The Moon and Stars on Valentine’s Day

For Valentine’s Day, many of us wonder: What’s the most romantic gift for one’s sweetheart? Bob Berman invites us to look to love in the heavens. Where do we start finding love above? Let’s take a look … Let’s start with the morning and then have a nightcap! Venus, the Goddess of Love Stream ReacherContinue reading “The Moon and Stars on Valentine’s Day”

6 Countries Where It Is Forbidden To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th each year, started out as a Christian feast day honoring one, or even two, early Christian martyrs by the name of St. Valentine. One was Valentine of Rome, a priest who was martyred in 269, and the other, Valentine of Terni, a bishop who was martyred in 273. InContinue reading “6 Countries Where It Is Forbidden To Celebrate Valentine’s Day”

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