Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Like many of the world's major holidays, St. Valentine's Day is an annual observance with its roots entrenched firmly in pagan beliefs and customs. What would God think about Valentine's Day?
by Dan Dowd
What do its pagan origins imply about Valentine’s Day and other popular holidays?
by Dan Dowd
Valentine's Day has long been hugely popular as a romantic tradition despite its ancient and unseemly origins. So what's wrong with celebrating this holiday?
by Dan Dowd
Valentine's Day has become a very romantic holiday despite its pagan origins. So what's wrong with celebrating this holiday?
by Amanda Stiver
Valentine's Day appears to be all about love and romance, but is it really? Where did it come from? What actually shows God's love?
by Jerold Aust
Millions send Valentine’s Day cards to express their affection for someone special. But how did this holiday originate? And does Valentine’s Day represent what true love is all about?
by Jerold Aust
Millions send Valentine’s Day cards to express their affection for someone special. But how did this holiday originate? And does Valentine’s Day represent what true love is all about?
by Gary Petty
On February 14 millions of people exchange tokens and messages of love and affection. Where and how did the curious customs of Valentine's Day begin? Does God have anything to say about such practices?
by United Church of God
In this Teen Bible Study Guide, we’ll discuss the origins of Valentine’s Day and examine what God says about it.
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
History shows that December 25 was popularized as the date for Christmas, not because Christ was born on that day, but because it was already popular in pagan religious celebrations as the birthday of the sun. But could December 25 be the...
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Mardi Gras literally means "Fat Tuesday" in French (called Pancake Tuesday in England) and is associated with the Roman Catholic custom of Lent. But is it taught in the Bible? Would God want Christians to celebrate it?