Did You Know?? Valentines Day Facts :)

Many people believe valentines day is all about receiving chocolates, flowers and being wined and dined. There is a history behind valentines day that not many people will know about. Here are some facts- some funny, some historical and some silly... Enjoy!!

About 3% of pet owners will give their pets a valentines day gift!!

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Around 1 billion valentines day cards are sent each year, this makes it the 2nd largest seasonal card sending time of the year!!

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If you are single don’t worry, you can celebrate Singles Awareness Day A.K.A SAD instead!!!

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Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for valentines day in the late 1800’s... sweet!!

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73% of people who buy flowers for valentines day are men, while only 27% are women.

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The red rose was the favourite flower of venus, the roman goddess of love...AWWW!!

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Women purchase approximately 85% of all valentines day gifts..

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220,000 is the average number of wedding proposals on valentines day each year

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