Some people love, it some people hate it, but do you know the true story behind Valentine's Day? To celebrate this 14 February, here's everything you need to know about the history of Valentine's Day and how it came to be:What is the true history behind Saint Valentine? While there are various Christian saints by the name of Valentine, the most famous is probably Saint Valentine of Rome. February 14 named busiest day for divorcesPope Gelasius I established Saint Valentine's Day in 496 AD, but it was initially just a Christian feast day. Today, over 25 million Valentine's Day cards are sent annually in the UK, and over 190 million in the USA.

Source: Standard Digital February 14, 2019 07:07 UTC