The exact history of Valentine’s Day is not known although there are many theories. Some think that it originates from the Roman festival of Lupercalia. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis festival was held in mid-February and included some fertility rites and saw women and men being paired by lottery. Lupercalia was outlawed in the 5th century. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe romantic celebration of Valentine’s Day didn’t begin until the 14th century.