These popular French and Italian desserts showcase the influence of other European cultures on Valentine’s Day celebrations in the U.K. MyFitnessPal Ireland: Sweet and Health-Conscious Indulgences.

Valentine's Day is celebrated annually on Feb.14, and is dedicated to expressing love and affection.. While the holiday originated in Christian and Western cultures, it has since spread to many ...

These popular French and Italian desserts showcase the influence of other European cultures on Valentine’s Day celebrations in the U.K. MyFitnessPal Ireland: Sweet and Health-Conscious Indulgences.

To find out more, TODAY.com looked at various Valentine's Day customs in places like Italy, Germany, England and, of course, France, since it's home to The City of Love, among other countries.

Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honouring a martyr named Valentine.

As culture shifted with time, so did Valentine's Day and gift-giving began in the 14th century, Lenski said. The holiday grew more secular as people of that time seemed to consider the day about ...

As well as Valentine’s Day, Japanese celebrate White Day and mainland Chinese the ‘520’ festival, while Korea’s Black Day is for singles.

Valentine’s Day is the day of love. On February 14, more than any other day of the year, romantic couples shower their better half with gifts and tokens of appreciation. Much about Valentine’s ...

Valentine's Day might be full of chocolate, flowers, and romantic dates for some, but many treat it like any other Thursday – marking an ongoing debate for lovebirds everywhere.

In other Latin American countries, including Mexico, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, Dia del Amor y Amistad is celebrated on the same day as Valentine’s Day. According to The Bogota Post, in ...

As culture shifted with time, so did Valentine's Day and gift-giving began in the 14th century, Lenski said. The holiday grew more secular as people of that time seemed to consider the day about ...