Introduction   Hey friend! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner—yes, that magical February   14th that never fails to tug at our heartstrings. Whether you’re showering your partner with roses, sending sweet notes to your besties, or simply carving out some “me time,” this day is all about celebrating connections in every form.   Where It All Began St. Valentine’s Story Did you know the holiday traces back to a brave Roman priest named St. Valentine? Legend says he quietly wed young couples during Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriages—because love matters more than orders. He paid the ultimate price, but his legacy of love lived on.     From Middle Ages to Modern Day Fast-forward to medieval Europe, where people believed birds paired off on February 14th—hello, “lovebirds”! By the 18th century, handmade cards became all the rage. Today, we’ve got everything from quirky DIY crafts to luxury chocolates. It’s a beautiful mash-up of old ...