 | From chocolate hearts to fine jewelry, from red roses to candlelight dinners, Valentine's Day seems to bring out the love in any relationship. Traditionally observed on February 14, Valentine's Day origins are somewhat shrouded in mystery. |
 | Valentine's Day traditions vary according to the country or place in the world. Different people and different cultures have different ideas about how to celebrate this event. |
 | What is the origin of Valentine's Day? Is it just a clever marketing ploy? Was there really a "St. Valentine" and if so, who was he? |
As with many of today's holidays, Valentine's Day history has its roots in pagan celebrations. February has been the month of "love" dating back to ancient Athens. "Gamelion," as the time between mid-January to mid-February was then called, was dedicated to the marriage between Zeus, the ancient god of thunder and sky, and Hera, the goddess of marriage. |
These Valentine's Day facts can clue you into the realities of this celebration. Few people know about the history of this big event, other than that it is a holiday in February and it revolves around the theme of love. |
