Culture
The Wildly Interesting History Of Valentine’s Day
The mention of Valentine’s Day either summons pleasant childhood memories of handcrafted cards dropped into paper bags, giddy hopes for courtship and bouquets, or feelings of extreme dread for yet another date-less February 14.
By Molly Farinholt3 min read
Whatever the holiday has become for you, its history is extremely intriguing, having roots in various cultures and religions. Needless to say, it didn’t start out being celebrated with the exchange of cards and heart-shaped candy.