Valentine\u2019s Day, also called Saint Valentine\u2019s Day, is a holiday filled with history that many people don\u2019t know. Get ready for Valentine\u2019s Day with some awesome fun facts that you probably didn\u2019t already know. Share the following facts with your friends to impress them with your Valentine\u2019s Day knowledge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Valentine\u2019s Day traditions date back to the 14th<\/sup> century<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Valentine\u2019s Day traditions were celebrated back in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Valentine\u2019s Day always falls on February 14th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Though some holidays differ every year, Valentine\u2019s Day always falls on February 14th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. The first Valentine\u2019s Day was celebrated in Ancient Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Valentine\u2019s Day has early connections to Catholicism in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Red roses are the flower of love<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Traditionally, red roses are gifted to symbolize love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Over 100 million Valentine\u2019s Day cards are sent out each year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Greeting Card Association, Valentine\u2019s Day is the second largest card-sending holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Richard Cadbury invented the heart-shaped box design, commonly used for Valentine\u2019s Day chocolates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n British chocolatier Richard Cadbury coined the term \u201cfancy box\u201d which was a heart-shaped box to put keepsakes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Valentine\u2019s Day is not a federal holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Though celebrated by many people, Valentine\u2019s Day is recognized as a commercial holiday, not a federal holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Red and pink are the main colors of Valentine\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Red and pink can be seen everywhere during the month of February<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. \u201cSaint Valentine\u201d likely refers to multiple saints, not just one<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are multiple Saints recognized by the Roman Catholic Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. Valentine\u2019s Day is a day to celebrate romance and love<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Valentine\u2019s Day is the perfect day to celebrate those you love, including your friends and family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Show your friends and loved ones some love and appreciation this Valentine\u2019s Day by sharing these cool facts with them. Looking for more festive fun? Check out these awesome <\/a>Valentine\u2019s Day Crafts<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Valentine\u2019s Day, also called Saint Valentine\u2019s Day, is a holiday filled with history that many people don\u2019t know. Get ready for Valentine\u2019s Day with some awesome fun facts that you probably didn\u2019t already know. Share the following facts with your friends to impress them with your Valentine\u2019s Day knowledge! 1. 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