The history of Valentine ’s Day

Casanova | February 8, 2010

Valentine’s day originated as a pagan celebration in third century Rome. The God Lupercus, protector of the shepherds and their flocks was celebrated every February at a feast called Lupercalia. During Lupercalia, in honor of the goddess Juno Februata, names of young women were put into a box and drawn to match boys who would [...]