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Gruesome history of Valentine's Day

Romantic gifts in red boxes on wooden table, red hearts, candles and colorful gifts.

Today is Feb 14, a big day for celebration of love, affection, and grand romantic gestures. Everywhere, or most of the places you will go today are filled in red.

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