Fun Facts About Valentine's Day
Early Christians saw Valentine's Day as a way to honor St. Valentine. The Catholic Church
recognizes three saints by that name - all were martyred on February 14.
The United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France and Australia all celebrate Valentine's Day.
Over 1 billion Valentine cards are sent in the U.S each year.
85% of all valentines are purchased by women.
Parents receive 1 out of every 5 valentines.
Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are the biggest holidays for giving flowers.
Worldwide, over 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day each year.
Men buy most of the millions of boxes of candy and bouquets of flowers given on Valentine's Day.
Married on Valentine's Day:
Diane Ladd, Sharon Stone, Prince, Roseanne, Jerry Garcia, Harold Robbins, Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid and Elton John
Born On Valentine's Day:
Hugh Downs, Florence Henderson, Carl Bernstein, Gregory Hines, magician Teller of Penn and Teller, Ken Wahl and Meg
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