Why is a heart used as a symbol of love?

Question:

Why is a heart used as a symbol of love?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Because of the fellow known as St. Valentine.

He was a priest who performed marriages. and it was Caesar (??) who demanded, at the time, that marriages were forbidden between men and women. And despite the decree, he performed them anyway.

When Caesar found out, he had him imprisoned where Valentine received letters of thanks from those who received his ceremonies and were in love.

Caesar had his heart removed and if I remember correctly, had eaten it.

Or so that story goes.... Valentines day and all..... chocolates indicate the coagulated blood of the heart of Valentine which was eaten, and the heart for the love of them who were married through his forbidden ceremonies...... as well as the passing of the cards.......

Your sister,
Ginger