38. The Origin of Valentines Day

So, the origin of Valentines day. I do not want to look up the real story behind it, so I will make one up.
Once upon a time in a land far, far away, a 'cute' little couple whose names are Robby and Rita, wanted to celebrate their love. They thought long and hard about what they could do to make a public display of their affection for each other without, literally doing so. They came up with the idea to make a day about love. They would call it Valentines Day because they wanted to name their first child Valentino. They decided to make Valentines Day on February 14th, because that was the day of the anniversary of the day they met. So, February 14th finally came, and Robby and Rita celebrated Valentines Day. They tried to pass it along to other people in the town that was so far, far away, but people just kept getting annoyed at them..the majority of the people at least. Some of the other 'cute' couples in the town hopped on the bandwagon and thought it was a great idea. But, for the most part, people just thought it was annoying and resented the idea, whether or not they were in a relationship. So, the few couples who did like the idea of Valentines Day kept it going and passed it on to later generations, and it is still around today. What is also still around is the mixed opinions on the day. Some people like it and totally buy into it, while others (the smarter ones) realize it is a dumb holiday and a holiday that candy stores and flower stores live off of. I think that Valentines Day is a rediculous holiday. And I use the term 'holiday' lightly. If a couple wants to get each other gifts, flowers, or candy, or celebrate their feelings for one another, shouldn't they be able to do that on any day? Not just on a predetermined day? It just does not make sense to me.