A Heartfelt History

On this Valentine’s Day Eve, as you finish shopping for your loved one and make the final revisions to your sentimental love note, you may wonder where all this Valentines stuff comes from anyway…

You’re not the only one!

Recently, National Geographic took an in-depth look at Valentine’s Day – the history and the hormones behind this lovey-dovey, hanky-panky holiday. Check out the article and discover fun facts like:
· an estimated 8 billion candy hearts will be made in 2009
· the first Valentine's Day card was sent in 1415 from France's Duke of Orléans to his wife when he was a prisoner in the Tower of London following the Battle of Agincourt

The article also has some great extras like the “Love on the Brain Valentine’s Day Video” explaining the science behind why being in love feels so very good. Or, you can also test your knowledge of international Valentine’s Day traditions with National Geographic’s Traveler magazine Valentine’s Day quiz. So, grab your sweet heart, snuggle up and explore the science and history of why your heart beats especially loud for each other on the 14th of February.