The Story of Valentine's Day

Regardless of how we now celebrate Valentine's Day-roses, chocolates, jewelry, and fancy dinners, this holiday has gone through many changes through the years. From its early roots as a Roman celebration of fertility, through the three saints who may have contributed to the legend, to the stories of some famous romances, the History Channel has prepared a mini-website about Valentine's Day that includes it all for the romantics out there. For just a basic history, though, check out the Valentine's day entry for This Day in History.