Valentine’s Day may be associated with romance, but the origin of the holiday isn’t romantic.
Here’s the history of Valentine’s Day you may not know.
Whether you love Valentine’s Day or hate it, one thing’s clear: Valentine’s Day history goes way back. And while Valentine’s Day is now known for kissing, candy hearts, and hard-to-get dinner reservations, the origins of the holiday are far less romantic.
Here, the Valentine’s Day history that wouldn’t make it into a romcom, including a saint, a massacre, and even sinful nuns of Valentine’s Day (seriously!).
This is everything you need to know about the real origins behind the February 14th holiday.