{"id":8165,"date":"2023-02-12T13:37:56","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T13:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/?p=8165"},"modified":"2023-02-14T09:40:43","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T09:40:43","slug":"15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you","title":{"rendered":"15 Interesting Valentine&#8217;s Day Facts that will Surprise you"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shopping for gifts, planning a date night and arranging lots of heart-themed crafting! You must have guessed by now what we\u2019re talking about. Yes, Valentine\u2019s Day! Though you would be celebrating the entire Valentine\u2019s week with full enthusiasm, passion and lovey-dovey gestures, have you wondered why we exactly celebrate this day? Of course, you have grown up knowing all about the season of love, but did you know there&#8217;s more to the occasion than flower arrangements and chocolates? With that said, here are 15 interesting facts about Valentine&#8217;s Day that may surprise you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_First_Valentines_Day_Card\" title=\"The First Valentine&#8217;s Day Card\">The First Valentine&#8217;s Day Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Love_Letters\" title=\"The Love Letters\">The Love Letters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Sweetest_Gift\" title=\"The Sweetest Gift\">The Sweetest Gift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Flower_of_Love\" title=\"The Flower of Love\">The Flower of Love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#A_Love_for_Animals\" title=\"A Love for Animals\">A Love for Animals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Day_of_Love_in_Japan\" title=\"The Day of Love in Japan\">The Day of Love in Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Love_Quilt\" title=\"The Love Quilt\">The Love Quilt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Love_Knots\" title=\"The Love Knots\">The Love Knots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Valentines_Day_Massacre\" title=\"The Valentine&#8217;s Day Massacre\">The Valentine&#8217;s Day Massacre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Love_Poems\" title=\"The Love Poems\">The Love Poems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Holiday_for_Singles\" title=\"The Holiday for Singles\">The Holiday for Singles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Love_Letters_to_Juliet\" title=\"The Love Letters to Juliet\">The Love Letters to Juliet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Love_Locks\" title=\"The Love Locks\">The Love Locks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/15-interesting-valentines-day-facts-that-will-surprise-you\/#The_Love_Festivals\" title=\"The Love Festivals\">The Love Festivals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Origin_of_Valentines_Day\"><\/span><strong>The Origin of Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 414px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/891437556\/photo\/young-couple-on-valentines-day.jpg?b=1&amp;s=170667a&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=7Wu0D75bIew5_2KVosvVtBQRu4Krtuse39qbEjJIeEc=\" alt=\"Sponsored image\" width=\"404\" height=\"269\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The origin of Valentine&#8217;s Day is traced back to ancient Rome, where a festival was held in honour of a martyr named Saint Valentine. People\u00a0 believed that he performed secret marriages for young couples, which the Roman Empire forbade. Today, the festival is celebrated as a day of honouring love &amp; commitment and people in many countries around the world observe it with full enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_First_Valentines_Day_Card\"><\/span><strong>The First Valentine&#8217;s Day Card<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.fnp.ae\/\/images\/pr\/l\/v20210921092342\/love-you-red-heart-handmade-greeting-card_1.jpg\" alt=\"Love You Red Heart Handmade Greeting Card: \" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><br \/>\nThe first Valentine&#8217;s Day card was sent in the 15th century by the Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was captive in the Tower of London. This marked the beginning of the tradition of sending cards, which has become a popular way of expressing fondness.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Love_Letters\"><\/span><strong>The Love Letters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.fnp.ae\/\/images\/pr\/l\/v20221011162121\/we-made-it-this-far-couples-card_1.jpg\" alt=\"We made it this far Couples Card: \" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><br \/>\nValentine&#8217;s Day is also associated with sending love letters. This is a tradition that dates back to the 15th century when people would send love letters and poems to express their heartfelt feelings. The custom is active even today.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Sweetest_Gift\"><\/span><strong>The Sweetest Gift<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.fnp.ae\/\/images\/pr\/l\/v20230205201359\/love-box-and-big-teddy_2.jpg\" alt=\"Love Box and Big Teddy: Valentines Day Gifts\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><br \/>\nChocolates have become a staple gift for V-Day and it&#8217;s no surprise why. They have been associated with love, sweetness and romance since the 15th century and have been a popular gift for many years. In fact, nearly 36 million heart-shaped boxes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/chocolates\/valentines-day\">Valentine\u2019s Day chocolates<\/a> are sold every year. Richard Cadbury sold the first box of chocolates specifically marketed for Valentine&#8217;s Day in the 19th century.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Flower_of_Love\"><\/span><strong>The Flower of Love<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.fnp.ae\/images\/pr\/l\/v20230120133140\/hundred-hearts-for-you_1.jpg\" alt=\"Hundred Hearts For You\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Flowers have also become a popular gift for the D-Day, with red roses being the most popular choice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/roses\">Red roses<\/a> are a symbol of love and passion and have been associated with Valentine&#8217;s Day for many years. Approximately 198 million Valentine&#8217;s Day roses are produced for Valentine&#8217;s Day each year. Also, in the medieval era, birds were often given as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/gifts\/valentines-day\">Valentine&#8217;s Day gifts<\/a>, as they were seen as symbols of love and fertility.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Love_for_Animals\"><\/span><strong>A Love for Animals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 411px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1091878344\/photo\/cat-and-dog-with-red-hearts.jpg?b=1&amp;s=170667a&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=eQkWXejT3Pim3gCaua-TJOEMB0dX8ca3Fku2LMcUwz0=\" alt=\"Sponsored image\" width=\"401\" height=\"300\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day is not just for humans, but it&#8217;s also a day to celebrate with pets. Many people choose to give gifts and shower affection towards their pets, making it a special day for all loved ones.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Day_of_Love_in_Japan\"><\/span><strong>The Day of Love in Japan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 412px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/905858978\/photo\/young-man-and-woman-hugging-red-heart-balloon-on-urban-rooftop.jpg?b=1&amp;s=170667a&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=k-3FApjhm4QKgrXzXJHfJwall61ZDKKSn84XFway6vc=\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"268\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In Japan, Valentine&#8217;s Day is not just a day to celebrate romantic love, but it is also a day to celebrate adoration and affection towards friends and family. So, on this day, women give chocolates to men, and men give gifts in return on White Day, March 14th.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Love_Quilt\"><\/span><strong>The Love Quilt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 411px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/863142054\/photo\/background-of-different-stripes-of-denim-fabrics-and-holes-in-the-heart.jpg?b=1&amp;s=170667a&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=e1OGN3vjeGDiAebtZqUyM-lUijw0o_p0HICVLS7ou5k=\" alt=\"Sponsored image\" width=\"401\" height=\"277\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In medieval times, young girls would stitch love notes into a quilt on Valentine&#8217;s Day. This quilt would then be hung in the town square for all to see, symbolising their love and affection for their chosen Valentine.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Love_Knots\"><\/span><strong>The Love Knots<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 413px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1423663729\/photo\/heartbeat-shape-made-from-threaded-cord-on-white.jpg?b=1&amp;s=170667a&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=xmxG5QFwgmGTPMkehmXoGR0ZXHk1HI4vuxMm7Y2I9XE=\" alt=\"Sponsored image\" width=\"403\" height=\"264\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>People would also exchange love knots in medieval times on V-Day. These love knots were symbols of love and affection and were often made from ribbon or twine. There is a special way to tie them to represent the love and commitment between two people.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Valentines_Day_Massacre\"><\/span><strong>The Valentine&#8217;s Day Massacre<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 411px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1199930822\/photo\/blue-little-forget-me-nots-in-the-shape-of-a-heart-on-a-background-of-green-grass.jpg?b=1&amp;s=170667a&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=AHmF9X7Qrnc42FgCl1cFTQn5GDCzwce_kHPk5en9Zj4=\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The day of love has a dark side too. On February 14, 1929, seven members of the North Side Gang were murdered in a Chicago garage. It came to be known as the Valentine&#8217;s Day Massacre. It was one of the deadliest incidents in the history of organised crime in the United States.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Love_Poems\"><\/span><strong>The Love Poems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 408px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2016\/04\/29\/14\/45\/engagement-1361074__340.jpg\" alt=\"Engagement, Rings, Wedding, Just Married\" width=\"398\" height=\"265\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day is also associated with love poems. As a result, many people choose to write love poems or love letters as a way of expressing their feelings on this official day of love. The most famous love poem of all time is probably &#8220;Romeo and Juliet&#8221; by William Shakespeare.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Holiday_for_Singles\"><\/span><strong>The Holiday for Singles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 412px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2015\/01\/09\/15\/13\/woman-594465__340.jpg\" alt=\"Woman, Airport, Girl, Travel, Female\" width=\"402\" height=\"268\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For those who are single on V-Day, there is a holiday for you! It&#8217;s called &#8220;Singles Awareness Day&#8221; and is celebrated on February 15th.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Love_Letters_to_Juliet\"><\/span><strong>The Love Letters to Juliet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 415px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2019\/01\/18\/22\/31\/valentines-day-3940842__340.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine'S Day, Celebration, Heart, Red\" width=\"405\" height=\"270\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In Verona, Italy, there is a tradition of writing love letters to Juliet. The tradition began in the 16th century, and it is said that the spirit of Juliet still receives love letters from all over the world. Thus, people visit the house of Juliet in Verona and write love letters to her, hoping to find a suitable relationship for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Love_Locks\"><\/span><strong>The Love Locks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 412px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2015\/01\/15\/16\/17\/love-600488__340.jpg\" alt=\"Love, Padlocks, Locks, Love Locks\" width=\"402\" height=\"267\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In many cities around the world, there is a tradition of attaching love locks to bridges and other structures. Couples write their names on a lock, lock it to the bridge, and throw the key into the water. The act symbolises their love and commitment to each other.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Love_Festivals\"><\/span><strong>The Love Festivals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 406px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2022\/12\/16\/01\/41\/balloons-7658766__340.jpg\" alt=\"Balloons, Darling, Night, Clouds\" width=\"396\" height=\"264\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It is also associated with love festivals, held in many cities around the world. These festivals are a celebration of love and affection, and often include music, dance, food, and other activities. Some of the largest love festivals in the world include the Saint Valentine&#8217;s Day Festival in Verona, Italy and the Love Parade in Berlin, Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day has a rich history and people around the world celebrate the day in many different ways. Whether you&#8217;re in a relationship or single, Valentine&#8217;s Day is a day to celebrate the love and happiness in your life. Moreover, it shows appreciation for those who are special to you. So, go ahead and surprise your loved one with a special gesture this V-Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shopping for gifts, planning a date night and arranging lots of heart-themed crafting! You must have guessed by now what we\u2019re talking about. Yes, Valentine\u2019s Day! Though you would be celebrating the entire Valentine\u2019s week with full enthusiasm, passion and lovey-dovey gestures, have you wondered why we exactly celebrate this day? 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