flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones

in the name of St. Valentine

Who is this mysterious saint

and why do we celebrate this holiday?

One legend says

the Emperor decided that single men were better soldiers

so he forbade marriage.

Valentine

continued to perform marriages

for young lovers in secret.

When it was discovered

the priest was put to death.

According to another legend

Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting

While in prison

Valentine fell in love with a young girl

his jailor's daughter.

Before his death

he wrote her a letter, which he signed

'From your Valentine'

an expression that is in use today.

Nowadays

lovers express their love by presenting flowers, sweets, and greeting cards

known as “valentines”

Modern Valentine's Day symbols include

doves

heart-shaped outline

and the Cupid.

Interesting statistics about Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day

one billion cards are sent

world-wide.

Almost 85 percent of all valentines

are purchased by women.

Valentine's Day is “Number 1 holiday for florists”.

Around 15% of U.S. women

send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.

The average number of wedding proposals on Valentine's Day

is 220,000

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