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A lace paper Valentine by Esther Howland, circa 1855. | Heritage Images/Getty Images. If you were in the market for a store-bought valentine in the mid-19th century, you were probably left These fascinating facts about Valentine's Day will put the holiday in a whole new light. 1. St. Valentine wasn't just one person. Many people know that Valentine’s Day is named after St 30 Fun Valentine's Day Facts About the Holiday's History Including the true origin story behind how Cupid came to be. By Cameron Jenkins and Lilli Iannella Updated: Dec 9, 2024 The NRF projects that Americans will spend approximately $192.80 per household celebrating Valentine’s Day in 2023.That’s up from $175.41 in 2022 and $164.76 in 2021, but not quite as high as Myth: Valentine's Day is just for couples. Nope! Valentine's Day can be for anyone you love—friends, family, even yourself. Remember Finland's Friend's Day? That's a great way to think about it. Myth: You have to spend a lot of money. Wrong again. Some of the best Valentine's Day gifts are homemade or sentimental. It's the thought that counts 24. There’s an official alternative for singles on Valentine’s Day. Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day. 25. Millions of dollars are spent on Valentines for pets. 26. Over 8 billion conversation hearts are made every year. 27. Valentine’s Day chocolate was a brilliant marketing move. 28. Giving candy is the most favored gift. 29. According to a survey from Wedding Wire, Valentine's Day was the most popular day in 2020. This matches up with plenty of other surveys which have found that February 14 Christmas, and New Year's are all dates that people love to pop the question. Beyond the romance and tradition, Valentine's Day has some quirky and fun facts that might surprise you. Heart-Shaped Boxes : The first heart-shaped box of chocolates was created by Richard Cadbury in 1861, revolutionizing the way chocolates were gifted. Explore the Roman rituals of Valentine’s Day and the mythology surrounding it. Fun Facts of Valentine's Day. Getty Images) V-day’s roots can be traced back to Lupercalia, a festival of The most popular theory about Valentine's Day's origin is that Emperor Claudius II didn't want Roman men to marry during wartime. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret weddings. For this, Valentine was jailed and executed. While in jail he wrote a note to the jailer's daughter signing it "from your Valentine." To help you celebrate the occasion, here are ten interesting facts about Valentines Day. From the history of Valentines Day to the oldest love poem! 1. Valentine’s Day is on 14th February every year. Valentine’s Day falls on 14th February every year. It is also known as Saint Valentine’s Day! 66. Valentine’s Day is believed to have roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. This festival is a celebration of what? Fertility. 67. What English poet may have invented the specific day Valentine’s Day is celebrated on? Geoffrey Chaucer. 68. How much money is spent each year on Valentine’s Day? $21 Billion . 69. Natalia Ganelin/Getty Images. Before the 14th century, St. Valentine's Day was primarily about honoring a Christian martyr. The English poet Geoffrey Chaucer is credited with connecting St. Valentine's Day to the idea of romance. READER'S DIGEST, GETTY IMAGES. By Emma Taubenfeld. Updated on Jan. 10, 2025. Spread the love with these hilarious (and relatable) Valentine's Day memes Funny Valentine’s Day memes for all These fun Valentine's Day trivia facts will make you an expert on the holiday of love. Learn the origins of V-Day, its traditions, and February 14 statistics. Amid the hustle and bustle in the name of love, you may be wondering, why exactly do we celebrate Valentine’s Day, anyway? Time to take a break from your February 14 to-do list and check out some fun Valentine’s Day facts and traditions instead, including the history of the holiday. (Though if the kids are asking, you might want to give Some of the easiest and most commonly known facts about Valentine's Day are a great way to kickstart your love day trivia. These questions take a look at common Valentine's Day knowledge and stats. 145 million of these are exchanged every year on Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is the second-largest day for sending cards. What's the first? Valentine’s Day is filled with fun traditions, including decorating with paper hearts, trying heart-shaped food recipes, coloring everything red and pink, and giving Valentine’s Day gifts for Test your smarts with Valentine's Day trivia questions about romantic movies, love songs and Valentine's Day history for kids and adults. 60 Funny Valentine’s Day Memes Everyone Can Relate Some trace Valentine’s Day origins to a Christian effort to replace a pagan fertility festival that has been dated as far back as the 6th century B.C. During the festival of Lupercalia, Roman
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