Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on
February 14, originating as a Christian Feast
day honoring Saint Valentine. This holiday
celebrates romance and love throughout
many regions of the world.
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son
of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.
Cupid is often depicted with a bow and
arrow to pierce hearts, and cast a spell of
love. This spell is expressed in many ways on
Valentine’s Day, and Americans spend a lot
on love.
According to a survey by the National Retail
Federation, Americans spent $19.6 billion
for Valentine’s Day in 2018, and that figure
is projected to increase in 2019. Some of the
most popular items purchased on Valentine’s
Day are red roses, the flower of love, and
fancy heart shaped boxes of chocolates where
caramels and chocolate covered nuts are
among the most popular.
There are over 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards
exchanged every year in the US, and even
though Valentine’s Day has become one of the
most popular days to get engaged, 30% of all
adults skip celebrating the holiday entirely.
So, whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day
with a significant other or by yourself, this
day of love is to be enjoyed by all.
Source: www.womansday.com
