10 Things You Should Know About Valentine’s Day

We all know that Valentine's Day is all about love! But there's so much more to this than meets the eye. In this article, we list down 10 facts you should know about this special day.

1. It’s named after Saint Valentine, a martyr who defied the Roman emperor’s order of NO MARRIAGE. Instead, he wed them in secret until he was discovered and put to death. 2. Ever wondered why the red rose is a favourite gift during Valentine’s Day? It’s the most favourite flower of Venus, the Roman Goddess of love 3. Teachers are usually the ones who get the most Valentine’s Day cards come the day of hearts. 4. India’s Taj Mahal is said to be the most expensive gift of love. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan for his wife. 5. In the United States, it’s been estimated that the chocolates sold on Valentine’s Day amount to over $ 1 billion. That’s a lot of sweets! 6. On Valentine’s Day during the 1800s, Richard Cadbury manufactured the first box of chocolates. Until now, this is still produced especially during the Day of Hearts. 7. Cassanova was an Italian adventurer and author who later on, became known as the World’s Greatest Lover. It is for the reason that this name is synonymous to being a master of seduction or womanizer. 8. During Valentine’s more men purchase flowers than women. As such, more women receive flowers as gifts on this special day. 9. The most common gift during Valentine’s Day is a box of chocolates. 10. Every Valentine’s Day, the city of Verona, where Romeo and Juliet lived, gets about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet. This inspired the novel, Letters to Juliet. Bring your special one to one of these romantic restaurants here More fine dining restaurants here