Valentine’s Day… ever wonder where it came from or how it originated? There are many different theories, with no real definite answer. We do know it is a cross between an ancient pagan festival and early Christianity. In the 5th Century, Pope Gelasius declared February 14th as Saint Valentine’s Day. There were several Saint Valentine’s Canonized by the Roman Church.
Cupid? Started out as the Roman God of Love, inspired the image of cherubs for Christians and now is mass marketed as a cute little thing shooting love into couples hearts. The History Channel tells us what has happened since: