10 Valentine’s Day Facts
Think you know everything about Valentine’s Day? Here are 10 facts that you might not be aware of:
- More than half the Valentine’s Day cards that are bought are purchased in the week right before the holiday. It’s a great day for procrastinators everywhere.
- There are more single men than women, so finding a date on that special day can be tough.
- There are over one hundred and eighty-eight million Valentine’s Day cards sold each year.
- If you’re 65 or older, female and single, there are only thirty-four men for every 100 of you, so good luck.
- There are more than 900 dating establishments throughout America to help you find that special someone.
- More than twelve hundred chocolate and candy-producing factories exist.
- In a day, about six thousand marriages take place.
- Each person eats an average of almost twenty-six pounds of candy each year.
- There are around twenty-two thousand florists in the US where you can get your sweetie some flowers.
- If jewelry is your thing, there are nearly twenty-nine thousand stores nationwide, so you’re sure to find something you like.
sounds like I have to live to be 65 in order to get lucky
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Great article! Thanks for interesting information! I’ve read it with pleasure!
November 26th, 2009 at 5:10 am
I was amazed at the facts, very interesting facts about valentines day. I am passing this around in my e-mail. Thank goodness I am not 65 years old
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December 9th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Thanks for sharing this list
Some interesting facts. I have to agree to #2. Some friends of mine have tried that before and it didnt work.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:31 am
Wow, thank you for the facts. I am lucky my valentine is around and I have no worry about missing a valentine on that day due to high demand. Thanks for all the work you have done to make valentine enjoyable.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:08 am
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February 6th, 2011 at 11:03 am
Some friends of mine have tried that before and it didnt work.
August 1st, 2011 at 4:27 am