“Jump at a chance to give!”
This quote, attributed to “Nancy” of West Bend, WI, was on the inside of the wrapper of our daughter’s Dove Chocolate yesterday. Another reason to argue that chocolate is good for you and a great Valentine’s Day gift!
This day on which we give to those we love was named after a Roman Christian leader named Valentine, who was martyred for his faith on February 14, 269. A man who even “jumped at the chance to give” the Gospel to the emperor.
Later, February 14 was declared a holy day in his honor on 14 February 496. It is said that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer’s daughter whom he had befriended which read “from your Valentine” and the rest is history.