St. Valentine's Day Facts

• The United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France and Australia all celebrate Valentine's Day.


• 74 percent of Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day.


• Approximately 192 million cards exchanged.


• Some attribute the first “Valentine’s Card” being sent from Charles Duc d' Orleans in 1415 to his wife, while a prisoner in the Tower of London.


• "Love Birds" derives from the belief that birds chose their mates on Feb. 14. Some believe this fact is one of the origins of the Valentine’s Day Holiday.


• Cupid was the symbol for the Roman God of Love.


• About 15% of women in the US send themselves flowers on Valentines.


• Valentine’s Day is forth on the list for the holiday with the most candy sales behind Halloween, Easter, and Christmas.


• The first Valentine's Day box of chocolates was introduced by Richard Cadbury in 1868.


• Teachers receive the most Valentine’s.