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Unlike Valentine’s Day, however, Lupercalia was a bloody, violent and sexually charged celebration awash with animal sacrifice, random matchmaking and coupling in the hopes of warding off evil In this article, we take a look at the various historical and cultural influences that have shaped Valentine’s Day. From the mysterious figure of Saint Valentine and the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia to the medieval traditions of courtly love and the commercialization of the holiday in the modern era, we explore how February 14th became the day to celebrate love. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the ancient Romans had bloodier, drunker and more naked notions to mark the occasion. It’s often speculated that Valentine’s Day has its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, and it’s not hard to see why. Lupercalia was observed on February 15, and involved fertility rituals — albeit along with animal sacrifice and ritual whipping. Yet the link between this pagan festival and the Christian feast day that morphed into our modern ode to love and romance is Valentine’s Day was widely celebrated in Great Britain in the 17th century. By the 1800s, sending and receiving letters and gifts on Valentine’s Day became a common practice. The transition from Lupercalia to St. Valentine’s Day occurred in the 5th century AD, largely due to the efforts of Pope Gelasius I in Christianizing pagan festivals. What rituals were performed during Lupercalia? Rituals during Lupercalia included animal sacrifices, blood smearing, and the use of februa, which are strips of goat hide. It is thought that the use of red could stem back to the blood of the sacrifices carried out for the Feast of Lupercal and perhaps the contrasting use of white could be compared to the milk used to cleanse the blood from the anointed Luperci and signify new life and procreation. 4. The Darker Side: Valentine’s Day and the Feast of Wolves. While today Valentine’s Day is associated with love and affection, its ancient Roman precursor, Lupercalia, was a far wilder affair. Known as the Feast of Wolves, Lupercalia involved bizarre rituals, including the sacrifice of goats and dogs. A vintage Valentine’s card from 1909. Image source: Wikimedia Commons. In 496 AD, the first formal Valentine’s Day celebration took place in Rome. Pope Gelasius I instituted a feast to For an occasion that celebrates romantic love with the giving of chocolates and roses, Valentine’s Day has surprisingly grisly origins. The day is named after a Christian priest, Valentinus, who lived in the late third century AD and was beheaded on the orders of the pagan Roman emperor Claudius II on 14 February, a date subsequently commemorated by Christians as his feast day. VALENTINES DAY WAS ALL ABOUT BLOOD SACRIFICE! #paganism #christianityisascam The origins of Valentine's Day(The Latin word for wolf is lupus.) Young priests VALENTINES DAY WAS ALL ABOUT BLOOD SACRIFICE! #paganism #christianityisascam The origins of Valentine's Day(The Latin word for wolf is lupus.) Young priests Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts In our fast-paced modern culture, where love is celebrated with ubiquitous red hearts, Cupid’s arrows, and a billion-dollar industry of flowers and chocolates, it is imperative for us as Christians to pause and critically examine the origins and evolution of this day. Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor Content warning: this article contains mentions of blood, animal sacrifices and violence. Valentine’s Day was originally a pagan holiday celebrating fertility — taking place from Feb. 13–15, going back as far as the sixth century B.C. - Blood Sacrifice To The Beast, a most critical 13-day period. Fire sacrifice is required on April 19. April 19 is the first day of the 13-day Satanic ritual day relating to fire - the fire god, Baal, or Molech/Nimrod (the Sun God), also known as the Roman god, Saturn (Satan/Devil). This day is a major human sacrifice day, demanding fire Heart Eyes (2025) Director: Josh Ruben Writers: Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, Michael Kennedy Cast: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, Devon Sawa, Jordana Brewster The Valentine’s Day tradition of giving a box of candy was started in the 19th century by Richard Cadbury, a scion of a British chocolate manufacturing family. However, unlike Valentine's Day, it was a bit of a raucous celebration filled with debauchery, blood, and sacrifice. For example, it was tradition for the hide of a sacrificed goat to be cut into strips and dipped in blood. Historical Crossroads: Valentine’s Day and Lupercalia. While Valentine’s Day is widely recognized as a celebration of love in modern times, its historical roots are far more intricate and, believe it or not, a bit wilder. The mid-February timing of Valentine’s Day intriguingly aligns with the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia
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