There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries.
關於情人節的起源有許多種說法。有關人士認為情人節是壹個名叫桑特-瓦倫丁的人士發起的。他是羅馬人，因為拒絕放棄基督教而於公元前269年2月14日慘遭殺害，這壹天也正好是全城盛行彩票抽獎的日子。
而另外壹種說法更具有傳奇色彩，相傳桑特-瓦倫丁曾留下壹本日記給了獄卒的女兒，署名為 妳的情人 ，據說這名獄卒的女兒就是桑特-瓦倫丁的情人。