Yesterday was Valentine's Day. I'm not sure I trust Valentine's Day. Saudi Arabia says that it is an affront to Allah. But then again, what does Allah know. He's been in paradise for eternity and all those ladies up there are STILL virgins.
According to the History Channel, Valentine's Days originated from ancient festivals:
"The boys then sliced the goat's hide into strips, dipped them in the sacrificial blood and took to the streets, gently slapping both women and fields of crops with the goathide strips. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed being touched with the hides because it was believed the strips would make them more fertile in the coming year."
ah, the good ole days.