Gabbie Carter Happy Valentines Day To All Fancy Fanes ( 14_Feb_2022 )

Gabbie Carter Happy Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day may be associated with romance, but the origin of the holiday isn’t exactly romantic. Here’s the history of Valentine’s Day you may not know—plus when Valentine’s Day 2022 is so you can plan ahead.
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, Valentine's Day gifts, 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 rom-com, featuring a saint, a massacre, and even the sinful nuns of Valentine's Day (seriously!).
First, a quick refresher: Valentine's Day always falls on February 14. Valentine's Day 2022 is Monday, February 14, and Valentine's Day 2021 fell on a Sunday. (For those wanting to make big plans, Valentine's Day 2023 will be Tuesday, February 14.)

At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day, and since then, February 14th has been a day of celebration—though it was generally more religious or romantic.