Newark Advocate faith columnist Jeff Gill explores the history of Valentine's Day and how it connects to today's ...

Up until the late 14th century, Valentine's Day was solely a commemoration of his martyrdom. The shift toward an association with romantic love emerged in the Middle Ages, and is often attributed ...

Oruch argued that Chaucer's 1375 poem “Parlement of Foules” was the first to record St. Valentine's Day as a romantic tradition. Boxes of Valentine's Day chocolates are displayed on a shelf at ...

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The holiday's modern traditions are largely attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, who first linked St. Valentine's Day with romantic love in his poetry. The most popular Valentine's Day gifts are candy ...

In the UK, it is estimated that 60% of the population will celebrate Valentine's Day this year, each spending around £52 on gifts and other romantic gestures. The total spend in the US will be about ...