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There’s More to Love Than Romance
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Tom Brady’s Wellness Routine
A Patient’s Two Surgical Experiences
Where We Can Use Facial Fillers
Feta Chicken Burgers
Valentine’s Day Fun Facts
MASS-PRODUCED VALENTINES WEREN’T A THING UNTIL THE 1840S. Known as the Mother of the American Valentine, Esther A. Howland commercialized Valentine’s Day cards that were decorated in ribbons and lace (as some are today) in the 1840s.
The Hallmark cards have hit the shelves, boyfriends and husbands have all scrambled to plan, and the local restaurants are all swimming in reservations — Valentine’s Day has arrived! On this day, many are left wondering how far back exchanging valentines goes, why we exchange valentines, and where those little heart-shaped candies come from. Look no further, we have answers for you. THE FIRST VALENTINE DATES BACK TO THE 15TH CENTURY. According to History.com, the oldest record of a valentine was in 1415 when a French medieval duke named Charles wrote a poem to his wife while in prison. One of the lines read, “I am already sick of love … My very gentle Valentine.” SAINT VALENTINE IS NOT JUST ONE PERSON. As we mentioned on the cover, it’s unclear which Saint Valentine the holiday is named after. One was a Roman priest who was sentenced to death after being caught illegally marrying couples during a marriage ban and the other was a man who got caught helping Christians escape into Rome — he later wrote a letter from prison, signing it, “From your Valentine.”
SWEETHEARTS CANDIES WERE BORN IN THE 1860S.
Oliver Chase, a Boston pharmacist, created a machine that produced medicinal lozenges (a common way to take medicine back then). With the success of his machine, he decided to use it to make candy as well, and thus Sweethearts were created in the 1860s. VALENTINE’S DAY IS AN EXPENSIVE HOLIDAY. According to the National Retail Foundation, in 2019, Americans spent more than $20 billion on the holiday to buy gifts that included flowers, chocolates, cards, and jewelry. IT’S A POPULAR DAY OF ENGAGEMENT! According to a survey by American Express, millions of couples get engaged on Valentine’s Day. It was also voted as the best day of the year to pop the magical question.
6 PIECES OF VALENTINE’S DAY TRIVIA
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