11. Many historians believe unmarried Roman men drew names of single women to be their dance partners during Lupercalia . 12. The name " Lupercalia " was believed in antiquity to evince some connection with the Evander. 13. In Ancient Rome, Lupercalia , observed February 13 15, was an archaic rite connected to fertility. 14. Closer to home, Gelasius finally suppressed the ancient Roman festival of the Lupercalia after a long contest. 15. When Rome successfully invaded the areas now named France and Germany, its settlers brought the Lupercalia traditions along. 16. Some people trace the beginning of the Valentine's Day observance to an ancient Roman festival, Lupercalia . 17. In later times the privilege of the Lupercalia had ceased to be confined to the Fabii and the Quinctilii. 18. Some have argued that the Church in Rome introduced Candlemas celebrations in opposition to the Roman Pagan feast of Lupercalia . 19. Gelasius certainly did write a treatise against Lupercalia , and this still exists; " see Lupercalia ". 20. Gelasius certainly did write a treatise against Lupercalia, and this still exists; " see Lupercalia ".
