Here are some facts about Valentine's Day:
Cupid: The winged baby with a bow and arrow is associated with Valentine's Day, but he was originally known as Eros, the Greek god of love.
St. Valentine: The holiday may be inspired by several saints named Valentine, including a priest who ministered to persecuted Christians in the Roman Empire.
Roses: Red roses symbolize love because they were sacred to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.
The "X": The "X" symbolized the Christian cross, and letters would end with the sign of the cross and a kiss to symbolize an oath.
Teachers: Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards.
Candy hearts: The number of candy hearts made each year is enough to stretch from Valentine, Arizona to Rome, Italy, and back again.
Valentine's Day cards: Women tend to buy about 85% of all Valentine's Day cards sold.
Valentine's Day gifts: Men spend double the amount of money on Valentine's Day gifts than women.
Valentine's Day origins: One theory is that the holiday comes from Lupercalia, an Ancient Roman fertility festival where animals were sacrificed and their skins were used to whip women.
Valentine's Day pets: In 2021, more than 72 million American adults bought Valentine's Day gifts for their pets.
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