Valentine's Around the World
In this country's past, men and women would pair up, and women without a match would insult the men at a bonfire.
What is France?
Over 8 billion
The group of people that receive the most valentines
What are teachers?
The country that banned Valentine's Day-related things (gifts, cards, etc) in 2011
What is Iran?
In this country, the Valentine's Day events last year round on the 14th of each month, with March 14 being known as 'White Day' where men give their partners gifts (and most other months being fairly similar), and April 14 being 'Black Day' where single people eat bowls of jajangmyeon (black bean-paste noodles).
What is South Korea?
...valentines are sent each year in America?
145 million
The century the first known valentine is from
Another winter holiday that was originally celebrated on Feb 14
What is Groundhog Day?
In this country, St Dwynwen is celebrated on January 25 rather than St Valentine. Pairs give out wooden 'love spoons' with patterns carved into them.
What is Wales?
Nearly 6 million
The only holiday on which people send more cards than on Valentine's Day
What is Christmas?
The century during which Valentine's Day came to the US
What is the 19th century (1800s)?
In this country, a former tradition was for unmarried women to wake up early to spot a man. The first man she saw was meant to be her husband, or look similar to her future husband.
What is Italy?
...roses are bought on Valentine's Day in the US?
189 million
The state with a town called 'Valentine' (due to the first train arriving there on Feb 14)
What is Texas?
The century during which St Valentine's Day was established by the Pope
What is the 5th century?
In this country, Valentine's Day is for all kinds of love- friendship and family included.
What is Estonia?
...pounds of chocolate are bought in the week leading up to Valentine's Day in the US?
58 million
The only holiday more popular than Valentine's Day for restaurants
What is Mother's Day?
The name for the earliest possible origin of Valentine's Day
What is Lupercalia?