Monday, February 13, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day

Facts about Valentine's Day

1) Its a person's name - Saint Valentine

2) Valentine actually sent the first "valentine" greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl

3) It was a celebration to commemorate the victory of the Christian government in an offensive against the Muslim government in Cordoba, Andalusia, which is modern-day Spain

4) Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for this day in the late 1800's

5) More than one-third of men would prefer not receiving a gift. Less than 20 percent of women feel the same way

6) 53% of women in America would dump their boyfriends if they did not get anything for Valentine's Day

7) Teachers receive the most valentines, followed by kids, mothers, wives and sweethearts

8) In Japan, women are expected to give chocolate and other gifts to men on Valentine's Day

9) For every 120 single men who are in their 20s, there are 100 single women in the same age range.

10) Valentine’s Day Is Banned In Saudi Arabia

-TheRealM3

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