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Roman Catholic AnswerDespite some early claims that the Catholic Church tried to replace Lupercalia (an ancient Roman holiday) there are no ties whatsoever between the two that can be proved. The Church really had nothing to do with the modern idea of a holiday for lovers. That idea came out of the Middle Ages and a belief that birds starting mating on this date. It just happened to be the Roman martyr, St. Valentine's feast day, the Church had nothing to do with it.
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