What Are The Origins of the Valentines Card?
They are more than just glossy and decorative pieces of paper — they are a window to the very soul of those that have been bruised by playful Cupid’s arrows! Within their depths lie a myriad quivering emotions and trembling hopes. Yes, we are talking about the quintessential Valentine’s Day card without which this celebration of love and romance just is not complete. Next to Christmas, Valentine’s Day is the biggest revenue grosser for manufacturers when it comes to cards. Take a hold of this. Each year, love-struck Britons spend around 503m UK pounds (835m US dollars) on cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts for Valentine’s Day. World statistics reveal that no less than a billion cards are sent every year on Valentine’s Day, placing it just behind Christmas as the second most significant card-giving occasion. That’s a lot of love in the air! But, do you know just how the custom of giving Valentine’s cards came into being? As with the festival itself, even this tradition is shroud
