50 Sweet Valentine’s Day Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Valentine’s Day is everywhere in February. Hearts, chocolates, flowers, and love themed posts fill our screens. But behind all of that cuteness, Valentine’s Day has some fun and surprising facts most people never hear about.

Some of these facts are sweet. Some are a little strange. And a few might make you smile for no reason at all. If you love Valentine’s Day, or even if you are just here for the fun stuff, these little facts are a nice way to enjoy the season.

Scroll through and enjoy.

50 Valentine’s Day Fun Facts

• Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world.
• Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14.
• The holiday is named after Saint Valentine.
• There were actually more than one Saint Valentine.
• About 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year.
• It is the second most popular card giving holiday after Christmas.
• Red roses are the most popular Valentine flower.
• Red roses are linked with love and romance.

• Chocolate became popular on Valentine’s Day in the 1800s.
• Heart shaped chocolate boxes were created to attract buyers.
• Cupid comes from Roman mythology.
• Cupid is known as the god of love.
• Love letters existed long before Valentine cards.
• The oldest Valentine message dates back to the 1400s.
• Valentine’s Day was once linked to an ancient Roman festival.
• That festival celebrated health and fertility.
• Over time, the holiday became more romantic.

• Pink is a popular Valentine color because it feels soft and loving.
• Red is linked to passion and strong emotions.
• Candy hearts were originally made as throat lozenges.
• Candy heart messages change almost every year.
• Some candy heart sayings become popular trends.
• Valentine’s Day is a popular day for proposals.
• In Japan, women usually give chocolate to men.
• In Japan, men return gifts on White Day in March.

• In South Korea, love related days are celebrated every month.
• In Finland, Valentine’s Day focuses on friendship.
• Estonia also celebrates Valentine’s Day as Friendship Day.
• People spend billions on Valentine’s Day gifts each year.
• Flowers are one of the top Valentine purchases.
• Chocolates remain the most gifted Valentine item.
• Galentine’s Day celebrates friendships.
• Handmade cards are still very popular.
• Love songs are streamed more in February.

• Valentine’s Day themed movies become popular this time of year.
• Social media fills with hearts and love posts.
• Valentine hashtags trend every February.
• Valentine’s Day content performs well on Pinterest.
• Heart shaped foods become popular in February.
• Many people decorate their homes for Valentine’s Day.
• Pets also receive Valentine gifts.

• Restaurants are busiest on Valentine’s Day.
• Many people now celebrate Valentine’s Day with self love.
• Valentine’s Day photos are shared more than usual.
• People search for Valentine quotes more in February.
• Valentine’s Day is about sharing love in any form.
• Cupid’s arrow is believed to make people fall in love.
• The heart shape does not look like a real human heart.
• The heart shape became a symbol of love hundreds of years ago.
• February is one of the most common months to get engaged.

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