Pagans, Saints, And Hallmark (The Origins Of Valentine’s Day) – Episode #96

07/02/2021 16 min
Pagans, Saints, And Hallmark (The Origins Of Valentine’s Day) –  Episode #96

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Episode Synopsis

Valentine's Day has undergone a lot of changes since its pagan origins in the 5th century BC in Rome. In today's podcast, I talk about the historical origins of this holiday, and how it has transformed over the centuries into the sappy Hallmark holiday that it's become known as today. I also share why I think we should embrace the sentimentality of the holiday, as we celebrate the many different expressions of love...