This Shit Works Is Valentine’s Day Romantic or Just an Obligatory Hallmark Holiday?
We know St. Valentine as the Patron Saint of Love, but he was also the patron saint beekeeping, fainting, and the plague. Doesn’t that just ooze romance?
Studies show that there is some serious polarization around valentines day. Almost half of Americans describe Valentine's Day as "overrated," yet another 43 percent call it "romantic."
Listen in for a little history of Valentine's Day and to learn the 3 reasons why people like me (and almost half of Americans) don’t particularly care for Valentine's Day.
Drink of the Week: Cupid’s Miss
https://cravelocal.com/food-drink/toast-the-single-life-with-these-anti-valentines-day-cocktails/
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Research
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-you-should-boycott-va_b_9178750
https://medium.com/@wendybythesea/boycott-valentines-day-eb499e17db2d
https://www.livescience.com/64750-why-we-hate-valentines-day.html