From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday

Inside the origins of modern Valentine's Day celebrations
Valentine's cards and gifts have their roots in English traditions — but Americans have long embraced them for romantic partners and other loved ones.
What to know about Valentine's Day origins: A tame holiday with a wild past
According to History.com, exchanging Valentine's took off in the 1700s, a period coinciding with Romanticism in literature and art across Europe and America. When a woman named Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in the 1840s, an industry was born.
The history of Valentine's Day: From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday
Feb. 14th is all about romance and love! Whether you're celebrating it with a partner, friends, or family, here's what you should know about its history.
How people in different states celebrate Valentine's Day
Here's a look at some of the top Valentine's Day search trends and what they reveal about how Americans planned to celebrate.
The Entire History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, marked by exchanging cards, chocolates, and flowers, has become one of the most widely celebrated holidays. But do you know the intriguing history behind this popular holiday? From its mysterious origins to its commercialization,
19 Cozy & Romantic Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day at Home
Sometimes, the most romantic Valentine's Days are spent at home doing something special with your person. Sure, you could go out and fight the Valentine's Day crowds at all the most popular date spots.
The economics of valentine's day
It's valentine's day and is the perfect time to discuss love and finances. What is the cost of love this valentine's season? Romance and love is in the air, but the wallets feel the pressure. The latest lending-tree survey of over 2,
Valentine’s Day: the economic value of romantic tradition
We may never know if St. Valentine, a martyr beheaded for officiating the forbidden weddings of persecuted Christians, was keen on chocolate and flowers. But we do know that millions of people around the world will be using those very items to celebrate his name on February 14.
Indiana teen accused of plotting Valentine’s Day school shooting inspired by Parkland massacre
An Indiana teenager has been accused of plotting a school shooting on Valentine’s Day allegedly inspired by the gunman who ...
25 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day (Including How Much the Average Person Spends on the Holiday!)
Valentine's Day has long been celebrated as a day of romance filled with red roses, heart-shaped candies and chocolate boxes.
A tiny Texas post office stamps 10,000+ letters from across the world each Valentine's Day
Each year, the small town of Valentine, Texas, comes alive with a grand celebration of love, hosting its annual "Valentine's ...
Many Americans think Valentine’s Day is romantic and fun — not outdated or stressful: poll
About 2 in 10 U.S. adults say “outdated” describes the holiday extremely or very well, while about 3 in 10 say it describes ...
Chocolate love has its price on Valentine’s Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutter
With the price of cocoa beans setting unprecedented records on the commodities market, it will certainly turn the gift of ...
Spread the love with Valentine's Day food deals! Get heart-shaped pizza, pasta and more
Whether you're craving pizza, pasta, a sandwich or dessert, you can get heart-shaped food this Valentine's Day! Here are the ...
What happens on dating apps ahead of Valentine's Day?
The CBS News Data Team asked the most popular dating apps what their dating data show. Dating apps such as Hinge, Tinder, ...
What to do around Chicago for Valentine’s Day weekend
There’s concerts including Justin Timberlake, Broadway Rave is back at Subterranean, and look for special Valentine’s Day ...
A last-minute Valentine’s Day guide that won’t break your heart
No reservations? No problems. Here are low- or no-cost ways to spend Valentine’s Day weekend in Greater Boston for haters, ...
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How to Be Happy on Valentine's Day If You Just Ended Your Relationship
Here are some actions that will help you find joy on February 14th, Valentine's Day, even if you've recently ended your ...