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From St Valentine martyred in 270 AD. His saints day is 14th Feb. The pagan fertility celebration Lupercalia was traditionally held on Feb 15th. As with many pagan rituals, it was combined with the nearest saints day. And so Valentine became the patron saint of lovers.

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