Archives Tag: history of Valentine

History Religion

April 19, 2022

There is a buzz about Valentine’s Day that just does not sit right with me these days. The commercialization of holidays has taken a negative toll on the integrity of their significance. Capitalism has appropriated it for its own use. St Valentine’s Day is no different in this regard. Read more about Valentine’s Day The … Continue reading History Trivia: Valentine’s Day

By david-okwara

Events

April 19, 2022

Hey, Valentine is in the air. February 14 is a day that is set aside to celebrate love. But first, what is love? Love is the consuming passion for the well-being of others, love is called out of one’s heart as a response to the pleasure one takes in a person or object. It is … Continue reading Much Ado About Valentine

By adepeju

History Relationships Stuff

April 19, 2022

For those concerned about the history of Valentine’s Day, here’s a retrospective look at the origin of that special day that cuts across creeds and cultures. Who was Saint Valentine? The Catholic Church recognizes three different martyred saints referred to as Valentine or Valentinus, and the story that precedes the celebration of the day asserts … Continue reading The Story Behind Valentine’s Day

By mary-odunuga