Valentine's Day is Off course a celebration of love, a day for hearts, chocolates, roses and all. But do you know some Surprising facts about this Lover's Day:-
Here is the list of Top 10 Interesting and Surprising Facts about Valentine's day:-
1). Is Valentine's Day Really Romantic ??
Did you know that Saint Valentine,who is none other than Saint of Lovers was martyred on February 14th.
According to myth, The Roman Emperor Claudius was afraid that his enormous army would rather stay in house with there wives,so he forbid marriage.
But Saint Valentine, True believer of love, married several of couples despite Claudius's orders because of which he was murdered by him.
2). Valentine's Day is not meant for only Humans !!!
In some Countries, Mid-February marks the mating season for Birds. Among the most faithful of birds, Swans choose a mate and stay with them for life time.
May be they could be your Ideal lovers than Romeo & Juliet.....
3). Billion cards Decorated in Red Hearts &
Flowers !!!
Did you know about 1 Billion Valentine's day cards are exchanged every year.
This makes it Second largest Seasonal card sending time of year.
4). Is Valentine's Day, Annual Celebration of
Chocolates ?
A box of chocolates, probably in the shape of a heart is one of the most popular gifts on February, 14. Every year Chocolates sales reaches in billions of Dollars.
5). Valentine's Day- Colors of Love
Giving Roses to your valentine is one way to express your love but not all colors sends the same message.
Red Rose = Passion
Yellow Rose= Purity & Sincerity
Orange Rose= Carnal Desire
Pink Rose= Loyalty & Sweetness
6). Valentine's Day for Pets
Do you have Cat or Dog? May be some another pet? Are you going to give them Valentine's gift ?
If so, then Congrats, you are among 3% of people around the world with a pet that do these every year.
But, that's not embarrassing, these lovely pets are near & dear to your heart.
7). May I Love you Teacher !!!
Who are most spoiled on Valentine's day? Lovers? nope ! It's teachers, Yes they're the real winners of the day.
After teachers, it comes children, mothers, lovers, spouses and last pets. So where do you sit? What are your chances of getting some attention on this special day.
8). Story of Romeo & Juliet
Surely the most famous lovers of all time is Romeo & Juliet. Do you Know they are actually characters in the William Shakespeare's play in 16th century.
Despite of decades & centuries passed, the city of Verona, Italy where these two lovers lived in the play, receives thousands of letters addressed to Juliet every year.
9). For Finland, February 14th is F.R.I.E.N.D.S Day
Are you alone on Valentine's day? Then pack your bags and travel to Finland.
Because for them, the celebration- "Ystävänpäivä" meaning Friendship day is much more important than Lover's day. It's a celebration of Friends. Where they all gather and celebrate it every year to ensure that no one is left behind. Cool, isn't it?
10). Will you Marry me ?
The big question on Valentine's Day is not that terrible. It's bit Romantic, But choosing that particular day seems a bit too planned and obvious.
And you are not the only one who thought of it. There are millions of such proposals on Valentine's Day each year.
So this were top 10 Interesting and surprising facts about Valentine's Day.
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