Dd you know that there are actually three saints that Valentine’s Day origins stem from?
The Catholic church recognizes that there were three saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. In one legend, when Emperor Claudius II mandated that all young soldiers were to refrain from marriage in order to be better soldiers, Bishop Valentine defied him and married couple in secret. He was put to death when the Emperor discovered his secret ceremonies. There is also the rumor that Valentine was imprisoned and fell in love with a jailer’s daughter, who visited him during his sentence. Before his death, he sent her a letter that ended in “from your Valentine.” Another theory suggests that a Valentine helped Christians escape the harsh conditions of Roman prisons.
Aside from a fascinating history, there are plenty of modern and historical facts worth knowing. Do you know where the first chocolate candy box came from? Or what women used to do so they could dream about their future husbands on Valentine’s Day? To learn the answers to these two fun facts and quite a few more, click through our slideshow so you can fall in love with Valentine’s Day a little more.
1. Not Just A Hallmark Holiday
Valentine's Day was declared an official holiday in 1537. Hallmark didn't come through with it's first V-Day card until 1913! Do the math!
2. Dream Lover
In medieval times, Ladies who were looking for a suitor come Valentine’s would spend the evening eating bizarre foods in hopes of seeing the one they were meant for in their dreams.
3. I Just Called To Say I Love You
Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent for the telephone on Valentine's Day! Thanks Alexander!
4. Life's Like a Box of Chocolates
In 1822 Richard Cadbury (son of John Cadbury who was the mastermind behind those Cadbury chocolates and creme filled eggs) created the world's first heart-shaped box!
5. A Bad Case of Loving You
Did you know that Physicians in the 1800s used to prescribe patients a dose of chocolate to cure the pangs of lost love??! Shhheeeeesh! I knew chocolate carried some potency...but WOW!
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