The Dark Origins of Valentine's Day

The Dark Origins of Valentine's Day Ah, Valentine’s Day. The time of year when love is in the air—or at least, that’s what the chocolate companies and flower shops want you to believe. But what if I told you that Valentine’s Day isn’t all hearts and roses? What if, behind the pink and red decorations, there was something much darker lurking? Grab your overpriced box of chocolates, and let’s take a dive into the real story behind this so-called day of love. 1. The Origins: A Bloody Beginning Valentine’s Day didn’t start as a romantic holiday. Nope. It actually has roots in violence, execution, and some questionable Roman traditions. The most popular theory traces it back to St. Valentine, a priest who was executed by Emperor Claudius II for secretly marrying couples. Because nothing says romance like beheading.