We’ve come a long way since St. Valentine was martyred for secretly marrying young Roman soldiers against the orders of Claudius who thought marriage was a distraction to his young warriors.
Now, in memory of St. Valentine, we buy candy, flowers, cards, dinners and other romantic gifts for those we love. Hallmark and other greeting card companies have spent every day since Christmas reminding us to remember.
While the memory of our sentiments will carry momentum for a while, depending on how fresh the flowers and how large the box of chocolates, Hallmark and the candy industry will move right into the Easter holiday, tomorrow. It’s just the American way, thank you very much.
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