Happy Valentine's Day!

We collected some fun tidbits for Valentine's Day!

· There are various theories on the origin of Valentine's Day, but the most popular dates back to the time of the Roman Empire during the reign of Claudius II, 270 AD. Claudius didn't want men to marry during wartime because he believed single men made better soldiers. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret wedding ceremonies. For this, Valentine was jailed and then executed by order of the Emperor on February 14. While in jail, he wrote a love note to the jailor's daughter signing it, "From your Valentine."

· In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine. They would wear this name pinned onto their sleeves for one week for everyone to see. This was the origin of the expression "to wear your heart on your sleeve."

· Physicians of the 1800's commonly advised their patients to eat chocolate to calm their pining for lost love.

· 15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.

· Teachers will receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, sweethearts and pets.

· About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine's Day gifts to their pets.

Q.  What did the paper clip say to the magnet?

A.  "I find you very attractive."

Q.  Did you hear about the nearsighted porcupine?

A.  He fell in love with a pin cushion!

Q.  What did one light bulb say to the other?

A.  "I love you a whole watt!"

Q.  Why did the banana go out with the prune?

R. Because it couldn't get a date.

Q.  What travels around the world but stays in one corner?
A.  A stamp.

We wish you a very happy and loving Valentine's Day!