Intriguing Facts about Valentine’s Day

Feb 07, 2018

Valentine’s Day is around again and it is the season of all things mushy! But do you know why this day came into existence? Well, Valentines is not about rose and candies though a staggering amount of roses are sold today! Well, here are some facts about Valentines, check them out.

Valentine’s Day Cards

The first Valentine’s Day card was sent in 15th Century by the Duke of Orléans who sent it to his wife with a poem.

Valentine’s Day Cupid

It is said that Cupid is the great creator of all couples in the entire universe. Cupid is the mini-god of love and is the absolute goddess of seduction, beauty, and love.

The first Chocolate box

The first chocolate box was introduced by Richard Cadbury in 1868. Today more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold each year.

The first valentines sent

While records say that officially Valentines was celebrated in the 17th century, but exchanging cards on this day started from 15th century itself.

Flowers are the most popular gift

Followed by chocolates and jewellery, roses are the most favourite gift to make your Valentine happy! Estimates say that more than 220 million roses are sent on this day every year.

A big business day

Nowadays celebrating V-Day is a big affair. Estimates say that over billions are spent on candies, cakes, teddies, chocolates etc on Valentine's Day often this is called the ‘Archies’ phenomenon because the card company did huge business on this day earlier.

V-day started with the Romans

History says Roman Emperor Claudius II did not allow his young army men to marry and in the spirit of love St. Valentine they performed secret marriages. It was due to this that Valentine's Day was executed on February 14, his death anniversary.
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