Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14th where couples indulge in overpriced chocolates, flowers, and greeting cards to show their love for each other.

Legend has it that the holiday originated in ancient Rome where men would whip women with the hides of slain animals because they believed it would make them more fertile. Not exactly the most romantic image, is it?

Things didn’t improve much during the middle ages when a guy named Geoffrey Chaucer popularized the idea of courtly love. So, men spent their days pining over unattainable women while dropping rhymed verses and the occasional rose petal. How’s that for a creepy pickup line?

According to popular belief, the holiday gets its name from Saint Valentine, a Catholic martyr who was executed for refusing to give up his Christian beliefs. How this led to the celebration of love is beyond comprehension.

Since then, Valentine’s Day has become a bonanza for retailers who cash in on the insecurities of lovers who want to show their affection. Every year, florists become overnight millionaires, heart-shaped candies become a social obligation, and red rose prices soar higher than Kanye West’s ego.

Despite its dark history and commercialization, Valentine’s Day continues to be a day for couples to express their love for each other. But let’s face it, we all secretly hope to receive one of those overpriced chocolates, flowers, or greeting cards from our significant other.

So, whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a Valentine’s cynic, remember that there’s still one universal way to celebrate this holiday - indulge in all the discounted chocolate the day after.