Ah, Valentine’s Day. The celebration of love, overpriced roses, and heart-shaped chocolates that will be on clearance by February 15th. But what if I told you this holiday has way more to do with blood sacrifices and pagan fertility cults than with romantic dinners and Instagram stories? Buckle up, friends, because today, we’re diving into the real origins of Valentine’s Day—and trust me, Big Brother ain’t gonna like this one.
From Lupercalia to Cupid’s Arrow – What They Never Taught You in School
Most people think of Valentine’s Day as a cute celebration of love, thanks to St. Valentine and his supposed good deeds. But here’s the kicker—before the Catholic Church came in with their usual rebranding tactics, mid-February was already a big deal in ancient Rome for completely different reasons.
Lupercalia: The OG Valentine’s Day (But With More Goat Blood)
The festival of Lupercalia, celebrated on February 15th, was a full-blown fertility ritual dedicated to Lupercus, the Roman god of agriculture and wild animals. Think of him as the off-brand version of Pan, aka the goat-man creature that later inspired Baphomet. According to historical accounts, here’s what went down:
Sacrificing Goats and Dogs: Because nothing says “let’s celebrate love” like slaughtering animals. Yark…
Smearing Blood on Young Men: The priests would mark two young men with blood, then wipe it off with milk (got Milk?).
Half-Naked Men Whipping Women: The men would then take strips of goat skin (called februa, where we get “February” from) and run through the streets, whipping women to promote fertility. And no, this wasn’t some weird Roman Fifty Shades of Grey moment—women actually lined up to get hit, believing it would make them more fertile.
Enter the Catholic Church: How to Christianize a Pagan Orgy
When Christianity started taking over, they had a bit of a PR problem—how do you stop people from celebrating their favourite pagan festivals without completely banning them? Simple: you rebrand them. Christinization mode activated!
The Catholic Church decided to replace Lupercalia with a more "Christian-friendly" holiday, centered around St. Valentine—except nobody really knows which Valentine this was (there were multiple martyrs with that name).
Over time, the festival shifted from fertility and sacrifice to romance and courtly love, largely thanks to poets like Geoffrey Chaucer in the Middle Ages.
Cupid: Not as Cute as You Think
We all know Cupid—the little chubby baby with wings, shooting arrows to make people fall in love. But in reality, Cupid is just another rebranded pagan deity:
Cupid comes from the Roman god Amor, who was based on the Greek Eros—a mischievous deity of passion and desire.
The bow and arrow? That traces back to Nimrod and Tammuz, major figures in ancient Babylonian mystery religions.
Even the heart symbol we use today is said to be connected to Baal worship, where it represented a different kind of “love” (if you catch my drift).
So the next time you see a cute Cupid decoration, just remember—it’s less about romance and more about occult fertility rituals. Fun!
Resources & Historical References
If you think I’m making this up, check out some of these sources:
📖 The American Book of Days – Jan M. Hatch
📖 The New Standard Encyclopedia (Valentine article)
📖 Aedes Osiris and Isis: Romanizing Oriental Gods
Encyclopedia Americana (1996) – Article on Lupercalia
Biblical references: 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (“Abstain from all appearance of evil”) and Ezekiel 8 (sun worship and abominations)
So, Should Christians Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
That’s up to you, but here’s my take:
If you’re cool with a holiday rooted in pagan rituals, go for it. Just don’t pretend it has Christian origins.
If you really want to celebrate love, why not pick another day—one that doesn’t have weird goat sacrifices in its past?
Most importantly, do your own research. The world is full of deception, and it’s up to us to be vigilant and discerning.
Remember: Satan doesn’t just lie—he rebrands.
Happy February 14th, or as I now call it, “Lupercalia Rebranded Day.” Stay sharp, stay informed, and as always—don’t just take my word for it. Dig deeper.
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