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So you celebrate (or refuse to celebrate) Valentine’s Day on February 14; but February 14 is only one of many “Valentine’s Days” recognized by the Catholic Church. Let’s see there January 7, May 2, July 16, August 31, September 2, October 25, November 1, November 3, November 13, and December 16. Geez!! There are a lot of saints named Valentine, which leads me to believe that if you name your child “Valentine” they’re destined for Sainthood!

I cannot begin to filter through the various legends and myths floating around about the origin of the February 14, Valentine’s Day. We can be fairly sure that it started with a martyr and that’s really all I’m willing to say on that subject!

The way we celebrate Valentine’s Day today began in the Middle Ages. I didn’t know Hallmark was around in the Middle Ages? This was when the practice of courting or dating became prevalent in society.