Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-11-2026
Department 1
First Year Seminar
Department 2
History
Abstract
Although chocolate has always represented love in some facets, its expression has manifested into something poetic since its founding over 50 centuries ago. This poeticizing of chocolate's relationship with love was formed through the transportation of chocolate from Mesoamerica to Europe, and Europe to America. Whether it’s through Valentines Day, forgiveness gifts, or just a sweet treat added to a nice card, chocolate has become a token of appreciation usable for almost every occasion. Examining the timeline of affection created through both cacao and chocolate, this paper will explore chocolates’ transition from a food of lust to a gift of love.
Copyright Note
This is the author's version of the work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Simon, "Longest Marriage in the World: Is Chocolate the Secret to Love?" (2026). CAFE Symposium 2026. 18.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/cafe2026/18
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Comments
This poster was created based on work for FYS-W 112: The Hidden Histories of Chocolate and presented as a part of the eleventh annual CAFE Symposium on February 11, 2026.