Happy Valentine’s Day from WLX!

Happy Valentine’s Day from our family at WLX to yours! Did you know, that before the 1300’s, Valentine’s Day was a feast day to honor St. Valentine. Today, the holiday is associated with love. Cupid was originally the Greek god Eros, the god of love. Created as a medicine for sore throats, conversation hearts were invented by a Boston pharmacist. In 2022, Americans spent over $1.189 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts for their pets. Approximately 6 million couples get engaged on Valentine’s Day each year. Lastly, consumers buy over 58 million pounds of chocolate and candy for Valentine’s Day. We wish you all the love and happiness not only today but each day, from WLX!