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FUN FACTS
10 Facts about
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day has its roots in an ancient Pagan festival
In the 1300s, it officially became a holiday associated with love
Cupid has its roots in Greek mythology
The first Valentine was sent in the 15th century
Not until the 1840s did we get the first mass-produced Valentine’s Card
The tradition of giving Valentine's Day flowers dates back to
the 17th century
Americans send 145 million Valentine's Day cards each year
And they also spend millions of dollars on gifts for their pets.
The Valentine's Day gift that people spend the most on is jewellery
The first heart-shaped box of chocolates was introduced in 1861
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