The Carmelite church at Whitefriar Street in Dublin is an unlikely but popular pilgrimage site for couples, who can venerate the patron of love’s relics. Candles are lit at the foot of a statue of St.
There is some historical confusion about who St. Valentine actually was because we have three versions of Valentines referenced in the early Church. Most likely, the one we celebrate today was a ...
All you lovebirds out there know that in just a couple of short weeks, Valentine's Day will be upon us. Some people say that the holiday comes from the Roman festival of Lupercalia, but others claim ...
If you live in Wine Country, yet need a worthy excuse to go wine tasting, let St. Valentine give you a gentle push. If you’re thinking, “Yuck. I hate Valentine’s Day,” hear me out: The holiday is no ...
SHEBOYGAN – Valentines day has been a popular holiday featuring dining, chocolates and even a contest for baby girls born on Feb. 14. A saint of the Roman calendar, St. Valentine was a popular man in ...
Editor's note: This archival article was first published Feb. 14, 2021. FARGO — For many people, Valentine’s Day 1929 was hardly about hearts and flowers. Try bullets and bloodshed. On February 14, ...
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has declared that this year, Valentine's Day will be "Margo St. James Day" in honor of the sex workers rights advocate who died last month. Friends are also ...