2006-07-27 13:10:50 · 3 answers · asked by tracy b 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Some say the tradition of Valentine's Day originated in ancient times, when Romans celebrated the 'Feast of Lupercal' to honor the God of Fertility
2006-07-27 13:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by funkymonkygrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 'Feast of Lupercal' was celebrated in the honour of the Roman God of Fertility. This day falls on the 15th of February every year. According to a time worn custom, on the eve of Lupercalia (14th of Feb) a ritual of 'name drawing' was followed, during which a young man drew the name of a girl from the lot, who was to be his sweetheart for the whole year.
Romance, has, of course always made the world go round but we must say that these Romans knew how to make it official. Since then, this day (14th of Feb) has been considered as the day of Cupid, the mischievous son of Venus -the Roman Goddess of Love. Lovers through the ages have taken this day as their own - a day to celebrate the finest human emotion.
The reason for celebration is ageless, but it was much later that a great lover gave the day his name. The eternal lover that gave us the famous word 'Valentine' and originated the tradition of writing love letters on this day, is believed to be Bishop Valentine.
2006-07-27 13:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by djunjah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's kind of a julius caeser thing--as i recall it's celebrated on feb 15, more or less a fertility rite, honoring the god lupercus? that part i forget. (but i know it's not lupus.)
2006-07-27 13:18:32 · answer #3 · answered by drakke1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋