This Just In…Education and Training
Information courtesy of Kansas Farm Bureau’s Education and Training Division
Valentine’s Day is a day where we show our love and affection for those we care about through kind words, gifts, dinners and all sorts of unique displays of caring. Hopefully we continue to show how much we care about loved ones periodically during the other 364 days of the year, but it is always nice to share moments and memories on this beloved national holiday. As you prepare for the big day, check out some cool Valentine’s facts!
Spending on Valentine’s Day in the U.S. amounted to roughly $20.7 billion in 2019.
American consumers spent $886 million on gifts for their pets on Valentine’s Day.
Red roses account for 69 percent of all flowers bought on St. Valentine’s Day.
The first Valentine was sent in 1415.
The first heart-shaped box of chocolates was introduced in 1861.
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