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Valentine’s Day celebration is a so special that even when you claim you are not celebrating, you can’t really help it. This is because Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. Once you are alive, you must always meet the auspicious date, every year.
Interestingly, everyone thinks they fully understand what the date is all about. Funnily, if you take a quick poll in the streets and ask people its history, the answers you will get will get you convulsing with laughter. You want to give it a try? Okay. Why not do so in the spirit of Val’s Day. It will be fun.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelVery well! What we have done at Prime Business Africa is to recline and pool some fascinating Valentine’s Day facts that will probably surprise you.
Take a look and tell us in the comment section, the ones you didn’t know before now.
It Wasn’t A “Lover’s Day,” Originally
It was Roman Pope Gelasius who officially declared the date of February 14th as “St. Valentine’s Day” at the end of the 5th century, but it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that the ‘holiday’ became associated with romance and love – a tradition that stemmed from the common belief in France and England that birds began their mating season on February 14th.
Valentine’s Day Attracts Very Big Budget In The USA
According to reports, Valentine’s Day is the fifth-largest spending event in the United States each year. In 2021 alone, a total of $21.8 billion was spent on Valentine’s Day gifts and celebrations. So? Hang on for year 2022 stats! Startling it could be.
Did You Know Valentine’s Day Has Got Some Cadbury Touch?
We bet you didn’t know this before now. The first heart-shaped box was produced in 1861 by Richard Cadbury, the son of Cadbury founder, John Cadbury. It was designed as a marketing strategy to gain more sales for the brand. We would say the campaign was very salutary because till date more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes are sold every year as Valentine’s presents.
Big Business Gig Of The Year For Florists
Valentine’s Day is the busiest time of the year for florists accounting for upwards of 30% of all holiday sales, even surpassing Mother’s Day event.
Contrary To Popular Belief, Many People Indulge In Self-Love On Valentine’s Day
Surveys say, of all the rose sales, 16% of these sales are flowers purchased by people especially women for themselves.
Are you surprised? We trust so. Indeed, there’s a super interesting history behind the most romantic day of the year. In fact, do you remember Cupid? What do you know the ‘innocent baby’ for? Did you know that historically, Cupid was just an “unconquerable” mythological god who is said to be the son of Venus, the Roman love goddess and the Roman god of war, Mars. Now you know, Cupid is not what you thought it stood for too! Phew! We will stop here.
Do let us know in the comment section, if Prime Business thought you a new thing about the Valentine’s Day celebration with this piece. Thanks a million for your time too.
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