Cacao Stories with Viva Cacao — Healthy Treats

Valentine’s Day and chocolate go hand in hand, but have you ever wondered why? The holiday’s history dates back to ancient Rome, where the festival Lupercalia celebrated love and fertility. Later, the story of St. Valentine, a priest who secretly married couples against the emperor’s orders, added a romantic touch. By the 1800s, handwritten love notes turned into mass-produced valentines—and that’s when chocolate made its grand entrance. Thanks to the Victorians, who believed chocolate had love-enhancing properties, gifting sweets became the ultimate romantic gesture. Today, nothing says “I love you” like rich, handcrafted chocolate—especially when it’s made with care and...