The religious roots of Valentine's Day

Feb. 14 is the feast day of St. Valentine. As everyone knows, right? 

Maybe not. That’s why the CBC Radio asked me to share nationally about the religious roots of this annual day for giving chocolates and cards—and how this martyred saint came to be linked to this romantic day. (Hint: It involves the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer).

Along the way I also talk about what some other religions do to promote the idea of love (e.g. the Jewish Valentine’s Day), and a list of Christian feast days that haven’t yet been commercialized in the same way. (At least, not yet.) 

You can read it here, in Canadian Affairs, or listen to it at CBC Manitoba Information Radio.