Valentimes Day History

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Valentine's Day hasn't always been associated with romance. Before the ubiquitous candy hearts, roses, and softly lit dinners, there were beheadings, martyred saints, and pagan rituals. We take a look at the history and traditions that made February 14 the love-fest it is today. While the exact origins of Valentine's Day remain murky, some historians consider the Ancient Roman feast Lupercalia, held from February 13 to 15, the holiday's earliest iteration. During the festivities, Roman priests sacrificed a goat and a dog, using strips of the animals' hides dipped in blood to whip women in the belief that it would make them more fertile. The ritual also included a matchmaking session, with bachelors selecting the names of their "sweethearts" from an urn.
                       

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