Source: The Signal
Date: 02/13/2026 5:53am

Article Summary:
**A Humorous Rant on St. Valentine, Wolves, and Second-Grade Forced Romance**
In a humorous Valentine’s Day column, John Boston explores the holiday’s unusual and often grim origins, from martyred priests named Valentine to ancient Roman wolf and fertility festivals, noting that romance became associated with the day much later. He mixes historical background with satire and personal memories of being forced to write Valentine’s cards to classmates — including a childhood rival — to poke fun at how the holiday has evolved into a modern celebration of obligation, guilt and consumerism.

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