We have the Cadburys to thank for this whole “chocolates for Valentine’s Day” thing. Don’t get me wrong—a lot of other stuff ...

Lupercalia was an ancient Roman fertility festival in mid-February where young men drew women’s names from a box, often ...

Forget grand romantic gestures; in Finland, February 14 is all about appreciating friends. Known as Ystävänpäivä (Friendship Day), people exchange small gifts and cards with their loved ones, making ...

Valentine's Day coming up. Whether you are a fan of the celebration or not, you might wonder how it got started and took over ...

In just over a week, it is Valentine's day, and love is in the air in all corners of the globe. Regardless of its origins, it is celebrated all over the world as a day of love. Whilst we Brits may ...

The monks do as recommended, practicing loving-kindness meditation for several weeks. Over time, noticing how happy the monks became, the spirits began to practice loving-kindness, too, because they ...

Celebrate the season of love with our carefully curated collection of 50 Valentine’s Day books that will capture your ...