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Singles day began in 1993 at Nanjing University on 11/11 as an “anti-valentines” day-- a day for singles to celebrate their single status represented by the string of ones in the date itself. In 2009, Singles Day became a part of Alibaba’s huge marketing scheme to get Chinese consumers to spend more China’s Singles’ Day sales, now officially called the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade. Singles’ Day grows 10,000x in 14 years In 2009, Alibaba’s first Singles’ day sales event included 27 brands, generating a gross merchandise volume (GMV) of $7.8 million USD or 50 million yuan. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd turned China’s anti-Valentine’s Day into an enormous global shopping event. Published On 11 Nov 2020 11 Nov 2020 China’s Alibaba promises to make life easier for 双十一 (Shuāng Shíyī – Double Eleven), Singles’ Day, China’s Anti-Valentine’s – call it what you will, last year Alibaba’s transaction value exceeded RMB57.1 billion (US$9.28 billion) on 11 November. Alibaba’s revenue has also risen by 32% in the last quarter – an eye-watering statistic even by China’s standards, and The event, which is also known as Double 11, is pegged to China’s informal, anti-Valentine’s Day holiday that celebrates people who aren’t in relationships. The date — 11.11 — was chosen The festival, also known as “Double 11,” is pegged to China’s unofficial, anti-Valentine’s Day holiday that celebrates people not in romantic relationships. The date — 11.11 — was What started as an “anti-Valentine’s” celebration concocted by students at Nanjing University in the 1990’s has grown into the single largest shopping day in Asia with sales of $17.8 Singles’ Day, celebrated today on November 11, has evolved from a niche, student-led “anti-Valentine’s Day” movement in China into one of the world’s largest shopping events. Here’s how Alibaba’s Singles Day Sale stacked up against its competitors and other online shopping days: Alibaba's GMV (gross merchandise value), which jumped from $8 million to a record NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — China’s anti–Valentine’s Day has handily surpassed the U.S.’ s Black Friday as the world’s most lucrative online shopping day, and with the company passing $9 Throwing an anti-Valentine’s Day party is the perfect way to turn February 14th into a day about celebrating friendship, independence, and a little fun rebellion against the typical romantic holiday vibes. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at over-the-top love declarations or just wanted a reason to hang out with your best single friends, this 1. Pin the Tail on the Donkey: the Jilted-lover Version. This is one of my favorite Anti-Valentine's Day activities. It's basically the same as the game we played as kids, only with your ex's picture over the donkey's face. Sweets aren't just for those celebrating the traditional way. You can put your own Anti-Valentine's Day twist on the classic sugar cookies and cakes. We really like the idea of frosting them just like a regular Valentine's Day cookie but then adding sarcastic messages like "sorry, but no" or "be my anti-valentine." Also read: 50+ Non romantic valentine’s day quotes. Best Anti Valentine’s day quotes. Here are some of the best anti valentine’s day quotes: 1. “I don’t need a special day to remind me that I’m single and alone.” -Happy anti valentines day. 2. “I’m not a fan of roses and chocolates. I’m a fan of freedom and independence.” 3. Make Valentine's Day about revenge with a cockroach. This year’s entry in that anti-Valentine’s day movement is truly inspired. For $25, the Feline Rescue Association in Owings Mills, Md Anti-Valentine’s Week 2025 from February 15 to 21, celebrating self-love, independence, and empowerment with unique daily themes like Breakup Day and Self-Love Day. Subscribe 0 If sappy romance gives you the ick and you couldn't care less about flowers and chocolates and happy endings, throwing an Anti-Valentine’s Day party is easy: Grab your favorite anti-love decorations, make a playlist that celebrates singledom, pick a few anti-love movies to screen, and surround yourself with your favorite people who could use Happy Anti-Valentine's! Let's boycott the clichés and dine. The post 9 Hilarious “Anti-Valentine’s Day” Promotions That Put A Twist On The Holiday first appeared on Bored Panda. 10+ Exciting Anti Valentine’s Day Activities You Cannot Miss 1. Send Anti-Valentine’s Day cards. Let’s start your anti-Valentine’s Day activities by creating hilarious Valentine’s Day cards and candies to share with friends. You can bake heart-shaped cookies and add cheeky messages such as “Love sux,” “F*** off,” or “Done w 6. Sleep the day away. If you have a bad record or history of Valentine’s Day, then you might just want to check out for a day. This means staying in bed and sleeping away from the dreaded holiday.
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