Valentine's Day hasn't always been the chocolate-saturated, glitter-encrusted celebration we currently celebrate. The origins of this holiday date back to ancient times, and it has evolved over the ...

Valentine's day box of chocolates and red roses on a wood background. (iStock) (iStock / iStock) Americans begin to see heart-shaped chocolate boxes appear on shelves shortly after Christmas.

Valentine's Week, from February 7th to 14th, celebrates love in various forms, highlighting its origins with Saint Valentine.

Valentine’s Week Day 1: Rose Day, February 7 Rose Day is the first day of Valentine’s Week and is celebrated on February 7. On this day, two lovers express their love by giving each other roses.

Valentine's Day 2023: Origins, Backgrounds and Traditions (Image: shutterstock) The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine, all of whom were martyred.