Year in, year out, the highlight of February is usually Valentine’s Day which is all about love, friendship, and kindness. It’s that moment when people give and receive flowers, chocolates, and maybe cards.

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but Valentine's martyrdom for his religion is what strongly resonated with people.

"Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it breakfast style. Ladies celebrating ladies.”  Fast-forward more than a decade and Galentine’s Day – along with the gender neutral Palentine’s Day – has become a Hallmark-recognized holiday.