Saints, Sex, Sentiment, And Chocolate: A Short Story Of Valentine's Day
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12 PM
Although Valentine's Day is not an official holiday anywhere, it is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other holiday. Where did this rose-hued holiday custom of gift-giving, card sharing, chocolate consuming courtship, and romance originate? Did you know that every February over 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold, that the average person spends over $160 for the day, that approximately one billion cards are exchanged around the world, and that $2 billion plus will be spent on flowers – including those we send to ourselves?
