2-14-2023 Daily Thread

Texans Chat February 14, 2023

Howdy, mofos! Today is Valentine’s Day; therefore, here are some facts about Saint Valentine:

  • He is the patron saint of courtly love, epilepsy, and beekeepers.
  • He was arrested for secretly performing Christian weddings for couples, thereby allowing the husbands to escape conscription into the Imperial Roman army.
  • February 14th is actually the day he was executed (romantic, right?).
  • Most of the legends associated with Saint Valentine were invented by Geoffrey Chaucer.

Also, here’s a humorous article about Victorian “Vinegar Valentines.” You’re welcome.