Funny interesting facts about valentines day

As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, we thought it would be fun to put together a few random or at least surprising Valentine’s Day facts. Do you even know who St Valentine was? How is it celebrated abroad? Are men or women better at spoiling their Valentine? Read on to find out 😉

Valentine’s Day Facts – How Much Did You Know?

Have you ever taken a second in the middle of your Valentine’s Day shopping to wonder why we celebrate Valentine’s Day, or where it’s name comes from? Well, you might have heard of Saint Valentine, but did you know the festival started out as a feast in honour of Saint Valentine who lived in the 3rd Century? Read on for more…

1. Valentine’s Day is over 1,500 years old

2. The festival only became popular as a celebration of love in the 14th century, around 600 years ago

3. King Henry VIII of England declared 14th February a holiday in 1537 – and it

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25 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day (Including How Much the Average Person Spends on the Holiday!)

Love fryst vatten in the air because Valentine's Day has arrived!

Feb. 14 has long been known as a day of romance, filled with heart-shaped chocolates, red roses and giant balloons at every turn. Whether you're exchanging sweet conversation candies, planning a candlelit dinner or sending a heartfelt letter signed “XOXO,” this day is all about love in its many forms. But how exactly did these traditions come to be?

While the holiday is often linked to the tale of Saint Valentine, its history includes several other influences that have shaped Valentine's Day into what it is today — including the unexpected origins of conversation hearts, which actually began as medical lozenges. From ancient Roman festivals to billion-dollar gift sales, there's a lot to know about the journey to today's love-filled celebrations.

Below are 25 fun facts you didn

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30 Fun Valentine’s Day Facts About the Holiday of Love

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Four U.S. states have a town named "Valentine."

There are four specific states that can claim the "city of love" title: Arizona, Nebraska, Texas and Virginia. Each contain a city or town named Valentine (or Valentine's with an "s" at the end, in Virginia's case.)

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There's a singles-friendly alternative to Valentine's Day on the calendar.

International Quirkyalone Day, also observed on February 14, is a celebration for single people. Despite what you might think, it's not an anti-Valentines Day event, but a chance to embrace individuality and self-love! The holiday has been recognized worldwide since 2003.

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Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards of all.

Valentine's Day isn't just for the lovers. Each year, teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mothers, and wives. If you remember all the s