Is Valentine’s Day a Pagan or Christian Holiday?

When scholars consider the matter more closely, there isn't a strong connection between the Christian saint and romance.

Religion & Spirituality Is Valentine's Day a Pagan or Christian Holiday? Many assume that Valentine's Day is a Christian holiday, named after a now famous saint. But when scholars consider the matter more closely, there isn't a strong connection between the Christian saint and romance. In fact, there's a lot of disagreement among them about the holiday's possible pagan origin. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE The 19th Century Origins of Valentine's Day Cards How to Say "I Love You" in French 15 Valentine's Day Quotes to Make You Feel Loved You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.