All you lovebirds out there know that in just a couple of short weeks, Valentine's Day will be upon us. Some people say that the holiday comes from the Roman festival of Lupercalia, but others claim it originated with the martyrdom of a Christian priest named Valentine.

When it comes to holidays, few have as divided a reputation as Valentine's Day. Think about it. It's hard to find someone who hates Halloween with a passion. Virtually no one hates Christmas or New Year's Eve.

From a Roman festival and Christian martyrs to a medieval celebration of spring, we explore the origins of Valentine's Day in more detail... Where does the name Valentine come fro