Table of Contents
Introduction ix
How use Celebrate Love
1 The Patron Saint of Love: Did St. Valentine really exist? 4
2 When in Rome…: How did Valentine's Day become a celebration of love? 8
3 That's Amore: How is Valentine's Day celebrated around the world? 14
4 Save the Date: The many ways couples tie the knot abroad 28
Symbols of Love
5 Shoot that Golden Arrow: Who was Cupid (and what's with the diaper?) 46
6 I ♥ U: Where did the heart symbol originate? 56
7 Hand in Glove: Why is the glove a symbol of love? 68
8 Frills and Spills: What the heck is a doily? 72
9 For the Love of Roses: Why is this bloom so popular with paramours? 78
Offerings
10 Love Letters: Why do we exchange notes of sweet nothings? 90
11 How do I Love Thee?: What are some of the greatest love quotes of all time? 100
12 Card Crazy: When was the heyday of Valentine? 108
13 The Heart-Shaped Box: Why do we give chocolate to our sweethearts? 122
14 The Way to the Heart…: What are aphrodisiacs (and do they really work?) 134
Modern Times
15 Be Mine: Who invented Conversation Hearts candies? 144
16 Text Me: How is technology changing valentine's day? 150
17 Date Night: Unique ideas for sweeping your loved one off their feet 158
