Happy Day O’ Love! While you’re nibbling on your chocolates, and hearts enjoy these fun facts about Valentines Day!
- Many believe the X symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. People who couldn’t write their names signed in front of a witness with an X. The X was then kissed to show their sincerity.
- Approximately 58 million pounds of chocolate are consumed around Valentine’s Day.
- About 8 billion candy hearts are sold between Feb. 1 and Feb. 14
- 73 percent of people who buy flowers for Valentine’s Day are men, while only 27 percent are women.
- About 3 percent of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets.
