Valentine's Day had gruesome start. See how it became the holiday we celebrate today
Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became ...
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Saturnalia and Christmas — how a Pagan Roman festival paved the way for modern Christmas
It honored Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and time. It gradually evolved into a week-long festive celebration. Saturnalia was a midwinter festival in ancient Rome, originally dedicated to ...