Feb14th -

: Many historians link the day to Lupercalia , an ancient Roman fertility festival celebrated in mid-February that involved pairing women with men by lottery.

: Another popular folklore story suggests that while imprisoned, Valentine cured the blindness of his jailer's daughter. Before his execution on February 14, 270 AD, he allegedly wrote her a letter signed "From your Valentine" . feb14th

: Pope Gelasius I established the Feast of Saint Valentine in 496 AD to replace the pagan festival. The day honors at least two Christian martyrs named Valentine who were executed by Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century. : Many historians link the day to Lupercalia

Here is a full breakdown of the history, legends, and alternative events tied to February 14th: 💘 The Origins of Valentine's Day : Pope Gelasius I established the Feast of