#132: Valentine's Day

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It's the day of the year where we celebrate love and desire.


But where does it actually come from?


The origins of Valentine's Day are mysterious, and not even that
closely related to love at all.


"One of those mysterious historical or antiquarian problems
which are doomed never to be solved.”

Theory #1: St Valentine of Rome

Theory #2: St Valentine of Terni

Alternative legends of St Valentine

Why is Valentine's Day on 14th February?

The traditions of the Roman feast of Lupercalia

The tradition of romance in the Medieval era

Valentine's Day & Shakespeare

The commercialisation of Valentine's Day

How much we spend on Valentine's Day every year

Alternatives to Valentine's Day




Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/valentines-day


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