Valentine’s Day has become a ‘Hallmark Holiday’ that polarizes most between loving it and hating it. Rather that tackle the pros and cons of V-Day, we decided to do a little digging into its origins. Between murder, martyr, secret note based prison breaks, slapping women with dead animal skins, and “Jack” leaving a treat at your backdoor…what we learned was a bit surprising, to say the least…
17 Fascinating Valentine’s Day Facts – Good Housekeeping
Valentine’s Day Spending – WalletHub
Where Did Valentine’s Day Come From – Illustrate to Educate [VIDEO]
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