Monday, April 07, 2025
Interesting facts about St Valentine's Day
In
many countries couples can’t wait until February 14th – the day which is called
after Saint Valentine’s name. In this day, most wedding proposals are made,
thousands of love letters are sent, and people are looking for their
“valentine”, their one and only true love.
Here
are some facts about this special holiday:
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One of the origins for this holiday can be Lupicalia – the ancient Roman
festival of health and fertility, traditionally celebrated between February 13
and February 15.
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The symbols of Saint Valentine’s Day are doves, heart-shaped outline and a
figure of little baby angel with wings - Cupid. Cupid usually holds a bow with
arrows that bring love to the hearts of people.
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There were at least 14 people named Valentine who could have given the name to
this holiday. They all were martyrs – people who were tortured and burned alive
for their beliefs.
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Only in United Kingdom, about 25 million Valentine cards are being sent every
year. In USA, the number of greeting cards or “valentines” is more than 190
million per year.
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In Finland, February 14th is called “Friend’s Day” and friends, not lovers, are
honored. Also in some Latin countries this day is for “love and friendship”.
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Most popular present for St. Valentine’s Day is a heart-shaped chocolate.
Thanks to this tradition, Japanese chocolate companies receive 50% of their
annual income around this holiday.
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Private investigators also have their reasons to celebrate St. Valentines Day.
They get unusual tasks on this day: many people who receive anonymous
“valentines” – love letters without the name of the sender – want to know who
sent them.
All
in all, this beautiful holiday reminds that spring is close, and air is filled
with love. So, just take a pen and a heart-shaped paper, and write one simple
phrase to a person you love: Let me be your Valentine!
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