Saint Valentine's Day

British  

noun

1. Feb 14, the day on which valentines are exchanged, originally connected with the pagan festival of Lupercalia

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Example Sentences

She served roast turkey on Thanks- giv-ing and heart-shaped cakes on Saint Valentine’s Day.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

Saturday afternoon, Saint Valentine’s Day, the Ruiz household was in a bustle.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

This noble Emperess, full of all grace, Bade ev'ry fowle take her owen place, As they were wont alway, from year to year, On Saint Valentine's Day to stande there.

From The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Purves, D. Laing

Conrad's shop was only moderate in books, but it spread itself in fancy goods—crackers for the Fourth—marbles and tops in their season—and for Saint Valentine's Day a range of sentiment that distanced his competitors.

From Hints to Pilgrims by Brooks, Charles Stephen

And as the Lupercalia began about the middle of February, the pastors appear to have chosen Saint Valentine's Day for the celebration of this new feast.

From Good Stories for Holidays by Olcott, Frances Jenkins