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Patch Valentine's Day Fun Facts

Some things you may or may not know about today's romantically-themed holiday.

Happy Valentine's Day from us here at D-S Patch. Here are a few V-Day fun facts to get you in the mood for the rest of the day.

  • One billion: The number of estimated Valentine’s Day cards sent every year according to the Greeting Card Association. This is second only to Christmas when 2.6 billion cards are sent.
  • 8 billion: The amount of Sweethearts Conversation Hearts manufactured each year for Valentine’s Day. That’s about 100,000 pounds a day. 
  • 650 million: The number of Valentine’s Day cards children exchange with classmates, teachers and family.
  • $15.7 billion: Estimated amount that will be spent this year on Valentine’s Day merchandise.
  • $5.04: How much the average consumer will spend on their pets for Valentine’s Day. 
  • $3.5 billion: The amount of money consumers will spend on bling and baubles for their loved ones. Another $1.7 billion will be spent on flowers and $1.5 billion on candy. 
  • 73: Percentage of people who buy flowers for Valentine's Day that are men
  • 15: Percentage of U.S. women who send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day. 
  • 75: Percentage of chocolate purchases made by men during the few days leading up to Valentine's Day. During the year, women make up 75 percent of all chocolate purchases. 
  • 51: Percent of moms reporting they would be angry if their significant other forgot Valentine's Day.
  • 53: Percentage of American men and women who believe that women should not initiate a first kiss.
  • 1 in 10: Number of Americans who would end a relationship if their partner's kissing skills weren't up to par.
  • 91: Percentage of men who give flowers to their significant other on Valentine's Day to show their love
  • 16: Percentage of men who give flowers on Valentine's Day to "stay out of the doghouse."
  • 189 million: Number of roses are sold in the U.S. on Valentine's Day
  • 64: Percentage of men who do not make plans in advance for Valentine's Day. 


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