10 Fascinating Facts About Valentine’s Day You Didn’t Know! 💘

Did you know? Valentine’s Day has some surprising facts! Let’s explore! 💘

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There were actually two or three different Saint Valentines! One was a priest who secretly married couples.

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The first known Valentine’s card was sent in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, from prison!

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Over 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold on Valentine’s Day each year! 🍫

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Red roses symbolize love, white means purity, and pink represents admiration! 🌹

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In Japan, women gift chocolates on Valentine’s Day! Men return the favor on White Day in March.

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The term "lovebirds" comes from a species of bird that stays with one partner for life. 🐦❤️

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Many countries celebrate Single’s Day around Valentine’s to celebrate self-love!

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Every year, over 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged worldwide! 💌

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Did you know? 9 million people buy Valentine’s gifts for their pets! 🐶💕

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