The video explores the history of Valentine's Day, starting with the Roman festival Lupercalia, which involved matchmaking traditions. As Christianity spread, the holiday was renamed to honor Saint Valentine, a priest who defied Roman law by performing secret marriages. The Middle Ages saw the first Valentine poem, and the holiday evolved into a celebration of love. In the US, Esther Howland popularized Valentine's Day cards. Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated worldwide with cards, gifts, and special dinners.

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