The Origins of Valentine’s Day
Far from being a Hallmark holiday, or relating to the death of some guy by some tigers or something, Valentine’s Day has a noble history.
Deep in the Mines of Moria, during the splendour of the Second Age, The dwarves carved out enough mithril to forge the Soup Tin of Gor Daleth. This Soup Tin, it was said, when soup was pored forth from it, caused an enchantment. The drinker of the soup would be overcome by a warm fuzzy feeling, such that he might feel a compulsion to make a home with a fair maiden, and begin a family.
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Preview of Coming Attractions: Valentine’s Rant
Starting Monday, The Correctness will bring you 7 days of brief posts on how much I hate Valentine’s day.
Look forward to such comments as “Commercialism aside, Valentine’s Day also sucks because love does not exist”.
Zing! Pow! Stay Tuned!