From Goat Whips to Cards, Chocolate, and Roses: The Weird History of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is next week!

I’ve always considered V.D. one of those Hallmark-created holidays—a way for the card and gift industry to make some coin after the major holidays have passed. But with some research, I discovered the big ‘V’ has some weird history involving goats and gentle slaps. Take that, Cupid!