Cacao Stories with Viva Cacao — Valentine's Day Chocolate

A Love Story as Old as Time: The History of Chocolate & Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day and chocolate are the perfect pair—but have you ever wondered why? The connection between love and chocolate isn’t just a modern marketing trick. It’s a tradition that dates back thousands of years and spans multiple cultures, from the ancient Maya and Aztecs to the grand romantic gestures of the Victorian era. Chocolate: The Ancient Love Potion The origins of chocolate as a symbol of love and passion begin with the Maya and Aztecs, who revered cacao as a sacred gift from the gods. The...