Valentine’s Day, celebrated every February 14th, didn’t start with heart-shaped chocolates or fancy dinners. Its origins weave back to ancient Rome.
Saint Valentine: The Unsung Hero
The most popular legend centers around Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who lived during the reign of Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century. Claudius believed single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, so he outlawed marriage for young men.
