One of the most celebrated holidays worldwide is Valentines Day. Men and women - young and old alike - across the globe exchange letters, candy, and gifts as a material expression of their love for one another. Even the Catholic Church promotes the season of love. So, just how did February 14th come to be the day for lovers to show how they truly feel? Who was Saint Valentine? And why is his day celebrated around the world? These are answers surrounded in legends and myths which this course aims unravel over the next half an hour.