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THE DARK ORIGINS OF VALENTINE’S DAY; Fertility and Pagan rituals.
This episode explores the origins of Valentine's Day, tracing it back to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.
Lupercalia was a fertility celebration marked by ritual sacrifice and orgies. The author argues that the holiday's roots are not in romantic love but in sexual expression. They state that Pope Gelasius I attempted to Christianize the pagan rituals in the 5th century by associating them with St. Valentine's Day. Despite this shift, the author contends that the holiday retained its association with sex.
The piece concludes with a warning about the dangers of celebrating secular holidays without a foundation in faith, drawing a parallel to the pagan origins of Christmas.
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By @OfficialPaulInspiresThis episode explores the origins of Valentine's Day, tracing it back to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.
Lupercalia was a fertility celebration marked by ritual sacrifice and orgies. The author argues that the holiday's roots are not in romantic love but in sexual expression. They state that Pope Gelasius I attempted to Christianize the pagan rituals in the 5th century by associating them with St. Valentine's Day. Despite this shift, the author contends that the holiday retained its association with sex.
The piece concludes with a warning about the dangers of celebrating secular holidays without a foundation in faith, drawing a parallel to the pagan origins of Christmas.