Happy Valentine’s Day

Today is the holiday dedicated to love and romance around the world.  

Private Home Health Care would like to wish everyone love and happiness on this day.  We also have a couple of fun tidbits to share.

How did a box of chocolates become popular as a gift?  In the 19th century, a very ingenious chocolatier by the name of Richard Cadbuy had a brainstorm.  He was looking for a new marketing opportunity to showcase the company’s wide variety of chocolates.  Valentine’s day was chosen to showcase their delicious chocolates in a heart-shaped box.  It was a hit and the rest is history!

Remember “Romeo and Juliet” by that fellow Shakespeare?  Every year there are thousands of love letters sent to Verona, Italy, the setting of the tragedy.  In Verona, there is a club called the Juliet Club.  The volunteers of the club try to answer all the letters received that year.  They also pick the one letter they feel is the most touching.  The author gets an award called the “Cara Giulietta” or “Dear Juliet” as an honor.

We hope that you’ve enjoyed a bit of Valentine’s Day trivia.  Sending our heart-felt wishes to all today.