Valentine's week is the most awaited week of the year (for couples). Valentine's week is the symbol of love and affection towards our better half.
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Many people think that valentine is an adjective given to our partner. But is it true?
There are many amazing mind-blowing facts about Valentine's week that we still don't know.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's day is celebrated on 14th of February.
It was the day when St. Valentine was executed by emperor Claudius II.
Black day
14 February is considered as the black day in indian history because of the Pulwama attack in 2019.
Valentine's day Gift
It is written that the first Valentine gift was sent by Duke of Orleans to his wife, after he was captured in 1415.
Flowers
In a study, it is noted that 73% of valentine's day flowers are bought by men, whereas women buy only 23% of Valentine flowers.
Around 3% of people give flowers to their pet as a symbol of care.
Lock and key
In many parts of the world, keys are given to the valentine which are called ' St. Valentine's key' to tell that You unlocked my heart.
Valentine's date
In many parts of world, Valentintine's day is celebrated on 14th February.
But in some parts, it is July 6 and July 30 also in some.
Sleeve Love
In the middle ages, women drew the names of their valentine from a bowl and did wear it on their sleeve for around one week.
Candy Hearts
In 1847, Boston pharmacist Oliver Chase invented a machine to make lozenges (cough recovery tablets). This gave the idea of making candies which are heart shaped.
SAD
Don't be sad if you are a single, because couples celebrate their day on 14th of February and Single celebrate SAD (singles awareness day) on 15th of February. It is celebrated as a compliment for singles.
Money
In 2015, a total amount of 22,000 crores was paid by Indians for their valentine on valentine's day.
It is around 40% increase than 2014.
Spendings
As per the study of CashKaro, women usually spend more on valentine's day as compared to men. Around 35% increment in spending was seen by women on 14th of February.
Antivalentine's Week
The week after valentine's day is celebrated as Antivalentine's week. It is mainly for singles or the people who faced heartbreaks and love failures.
Why Slap Day
Slap day means that you should slap all the relationships, feelings, emotions with the person who hurts you every day and doesn't deserve you.
Kick day
16th of February is celebrated as Kick day.
It does not mean that you have to kick someone. It means you have to kick out every negative thought inside you if you have faced heart breaks in Valentine's week.