Saint Valentine was executed by Claudius II on February 14, 269 AD.
A billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent around the world every year. This is second only to Christmas, which sees 2.6 million cards sent.
The average American spent $162 on Valentine’s Day in 2019 according to the National Retail Federation. This is the highest amount ever, with the fewest amount of people celebrating the day.
The largest group kiss ever took place in Mexico City and included 39,897 people.
According to eater.com, online searches for Italian restaurants have the highest average search interest around Valentine’s Day.
St Valentine is also the patron saint of beekeepers, epilepsy, plague, greetings, travelers, and young people. Busy saint!
Singles Awareness Day is a reaction against Valentine’s Day and is celebrated (or commiserated) on February 15.
In Finland, Valentine’s Day is called 'Friends Day.’ It's all about celebrating good times with your buddies and not about romance.
Amazingly, teachers receive more Valentine’s Day cards than anyone, including lovers and spouses. Pets are the fifth largest group to receive cards.
Japanese women give chocolate to men on Valentine’s Day. They give store-bought chocolate to friends and homemade chocolate to lovers.