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10 Facts about Valentine's Day

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1. Valentine's Day is celebrated annually on February 14th.

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2. The holiday was named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in the 3rd century.

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3. In the 15th century, Valentine's Day became associated with romantic love, and people began exchanging love letters and small gifts.

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4. In the United States, approximately 150 million Valentine's Day cards are sent each year.

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5 . The heart symbol that is widely associated with Valentine's Day has been used to represent love and affection for over a thousand years.

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6. The red rose is a popular flower to give on Valentine's Day, symbolizing love and passion.

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7. In Japan, Valentine's Day is celebrated primarily by women, who give chocolates to men as a sign of affection.

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8. In South Africa, many people celebrate Valentine's Day by going on picnics in the park.

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9. In Wales, Saint Dwynwen's Day on January 25th is celebrated as the equivalent of Valentine's Day.

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10. In some countries, Valentine's Day is also known as "The Feast of Saint Valentine" or "The Feast of Love."