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Valentine's Day Superstitions & Phobias

Valentine's Day has an intriguing history, from its mythical origins, romantic symbols, and humorous superstitious love potions to the present-day practice of sending heart-covered cards and chocolates.

Have you ever wondered...

...why Feb. 14th was chosen to be the day of love and romance?
...if a St. Valentine really existed?
...how chocolate became one of the world's favorite love tokens?
...how Cupid, hearts, love birds, and red roses became associated with the day of courtship, mating and romance?
...whether hiding the dried tongue of a turtle dove in a girl's room really gets her to love you forever?
...what other humorous, old-timey love potions are out there?
...which fool-proof aphrodisiacs you should prepare along with that love potion?

Sadly, this holiday of celebrating love and courtship also has a history of bringing loneliness and pain to many. Amoraphobia, Katagelophobia and Tropophobia are the most serious of the 30 phobias people suffer from around St. Valentine' s Day. HOLIDAY FOLKLORE, PHOBIAS AND FUN: Mythical Origins, Scientific Treatments and Superstitious “Cures” can offer some practical, fun-filled tips on how to overcome these fears and entice another to say, Will you be my Valentine?

Holiday Folklore, Superstitions and Phobias

Valentine's Day Superstitions & Phobias

Have you ever wondered...