FACTS about Valentines Day:

The United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France and Australia all celebrate Valentine's Day.

74 percent of Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Approximately 192 million cards exchanged.

Some attribute the first “Valentine’s Card” being sent from Charles Duc d' Orleans in 1415 to his wife, while a prisoner in the Tower of London.

“Love Birds” derives from the belief that birds chose their mates on Feb. 14. Some believe this fact is one of the origins of the Valentine’s Day Holiday.

Cupid was the symbol for the Roman God of Love.

About 15% of women in the US send themselves flowers on Valentines

Valentine’s Day is forth on the list for the holiday with the most candy sales behind Halloween, Easter, and Christmas.

The first Valentine's Day box of chocolates was introduced by Richard Cadbury in 1868.

Teachers receive the most Valentine’s.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

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