14 LOVELY FACTS ABOUT VALENTINES DAY!
FACTS ABOUT VALENTINES DAY 1. When did Valentine’s Day start? There’s many stories to where Valentine’s Day originated from, but one of the most popular stories dates back to 270 A.D during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius II. He prohibited marriage because he believed single men made better soldiers… Bishop Valentine ignored the Emperor’s wishes and continued to marry couples in secret until he was caught and thrown in jail for treason – he was executed on the 14th February, which is why we celebrate St. Valentine’s every year. 2. It’s second to Christmas. Valentine’s Day is the second most popular day of the year for sending cards with approximately 1 billion Valentine’s day cards sent each year around the world. (Christmas being the first most popular). 3. Men buy more flowers than women! Approximately 73% of those who buy flowers on Valentine’s Day are men, while only 27% are women. 4. We’ve been sending cards since the 140...