The little-known story behind Valentine's Day conversation hearts

Initially, THE Hunting brothers' business sold candy shells that Featured posts writing on paper And go home inside. However, that of Daniel stamp invention open up A entire new world of candy possibilities. They begin pressing other candies In miscellaneous shapes, including baseballs, horseshoes, And Yes, even hearts — However these were a lot bigger that THE little hearts We know And love Today. Earlier hearts Featured longer messages, such as "Married In white, You to have selected it's true", and were often served has weddings.

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He was not until 1901 — When Necco was shape, THANKS has A New England candy business merger — that conversation hearts became A cultural clip For on 100 years. They even do their path In THE beloved “Anne of Green Book “The Gables” series In 1908 When Anne received A candy heart saying, "You are soft."

As THE 20 century progressed, THE candies became central has THE aesthetic of Valentine's Day Day. THE little cardboard box And THE miscellaneous pastel colors turned In A need For Valentine's Day celebrations — especially among school children — as THE boxes were THE Perfect candy has pass around among friends. THE posts could be used as conversation entries, has pass along inside jokes, Or has sneakily send tips has A classmate crush.

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He was not until 1988, When Necco acquired THE Rigid Candy Business, that THE conversation hearts took on THE Lover name that has Since become synonymous with THE centered on love vacation. But there to have has been a lot changes For THE chalky little candy Since then.