Saturday, February 14, 2009

Saint Valentine

Today is St. Valentine's Day. Whoopee (or so says Hallmark).

Do you know the origin of St. Valentine's Day? What's that? You have no idea? Then why are you buying so much candy, so many cards, and flowers, and jewelry? Oh, guilty conscience.

Well, if you don't know the origin, here is the story:



Yep, that's it. Nobody else does either. There is no one St. Valentine to pin this on, and no distinct origin for this "holiday." So there. Next year keep this in mind and your dollars in your pocket!