Whoever said romance doesn’t add up? Well, here is the romance mathematics to prove that love does indeed add up to, or result in, well, errr…something.

Smart man + smart woman = romance

Smart man + dumb woman = affair

Dumb man + smart woman = marriage

Dumb man + dumb woman = pregnancy

…….Need we say more?

Saint Valentine is the patron saint of Valentine’s Day. The holiday was named after him. Also, he is the patron saint for lovers. St. Valentine was born around 220 and died on Valentine’s Day in 269 or 270. At the time of his death, he was the Bishop of Rome.

During the early days of the Roman empire, Christianity was discriminated against. Christian marriages were forbidden in the third century. St. Valentine, then the Bishop of Rome, continued to preach Christianity and to perform Christian marriages. He was imprisoned for disobeying the cruel Emperor Claudius II. While in prison, he continued writing letters and even converted convicts in jail to Christianity. He befriended Julia, the daughter of the jailer. When the emperor Claudius discovered that he was still preaching Christianity from his jail cell, he was executed (270A.D.). In his last letter to the jailer’s daughter before his execution, he signed it “From your Valentine”, which is where this holiday then got its name.

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and lovers. The roots of Valentine’s Day go back to ancient times when people paid honor to the Roman God of Fertility. This was known as the Feast of Lupercalia and was celebrated even then on February 14th. It is a romantic event for lovers and a fun event for kids and families. Many couples become engaged or married on this, the most romantic day of the year. For others, it is a day to fall in love.

The traditions of Valentine’s Day are broad and many. It is a time to exchange cards or small gifts. Chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and romantic dinners are the big hits of this holiday.

For the Record: On Valentine’s Day, 2009, 39,897 couples, friends, and families got together in Mexico City, and kissed for 10 seconds. It’s the world record for the most simultaneous kisses. More Valentine’s Day Trivia

Did you know? While 75% of chocolate purchases are made by women all year long, during the days and minutes before Valentine’s Day, 75% of the chocolate purchases are made by men.  Over $ 1 billion of chocolate is purchased for Valentine’s Day.  See more Chocolate Trivia

Rose Colors and Their Meaning – This just might be the most important information you need to know about for giving flowers on this day. Send the right message. Hint: red roses signify love. But, what about the other colors?

Saint Valentine is the patron saint for this day.

Romantic Thought for Today: If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, it means nobody else wanted them. …… Set them free again.

Valentine’s Day would not be complete without Cupid, the most recognized symbol of love. Nope, we are not talking about one of Santa’s reindeer. We are speaking of Cupid, the god of Love. Cupid’s arrow is potent. It is said that if Cupid shoots his arrow of love and hits you, you will fall helplessly and madly in love with the next person you meet. Roman mythology knows Cupid as the son of Venus, the goddess of love. In Greek mythology, he was known as Eros and was the son of Aphrodite.

In Latin, Cupid has two names. The first is “Cupido” which means “desire? The second is “Amor” which means “love”.

Did you know? Cupid is sometimes shown blindfolded. Why?… Because love is blind!

On Valentine’s Day, or any other day of the yar, do not let Cupid’s arrow hit you unless you want it to.