Oregon Daily Emerald C lapture the Rapture February 12, 1993 *•* ****** I mericans will spend about $500 million this year on Valentine's Day presents and cards honoring a tradi tion shrouded by mys tery. eople every where begin to wonder just how they will romance that special someone with a uniquely enchanted evening as Valentine's Day draws near. he tradition is giving chocoalate year after year on Feb. 14. But do you know the myths that accompany the act of giving chocolate? 6 ne doesn’t have to know the history of Feb. 14 or be connect ed with a significant other to join in the tra ditions of Valentine's Day. eb. 14 is the largest floral day of the year, and to florists, Valentine's Day means a hectic day of phone calls, deliveries and crowds of last minute shoppers.