Valentine’s Day is here again with a sea of roses and a dash of mystery, spontaneous sonnets and birds a flutter. You may spend it with your significant other, a group of friends or family, however, we can all agree that there are some intriguing facts with this day of love. Below are 5 fun facts for this Valentine’s Day.
Five Fun Facts for Valentine’s Day
- Overall online dating activity increases by 33% across the U.S. between February 1 and February 14.
- A survey from Wedding Wire states that Valentine’s Day was the most popular day in 2020. It also found that February 14th, Christmas, and New Year’s are all dates that people love to pop the question.
- In 2020 alone, people spent a whopping $1.7 billion on their pets for the holiday of love.
- Do you often text or call the people you love on Valentine’s Day? Well, you can thank Alexander Graham Bell, the man who invented the telephone and applied for a patent on February 14, 1876.
- The National Retail Federation estimates that consumers spent an average of $164.76 on their recipients in 2021. Even with a decline in restaurant dining during the pandemic, 41% stated they would still plan a special dinner or celebration at home.
One more fun fact for the road. (Drum roll please) Do you ever feel a little disappointed on Valentine’s Day? Well take the advice of doctors in the 1800s. Doctors would recommend chocolate as a remedy for people who had experienced romantic disappointment; as a result, chocolates remain one of the most popular presents given on this holiday.
fun facts, enjoy you Valentines day.