Facts about Valentines Day
Yearly, it is estimated about 36 million of these are bought and sold all around the world.
This American multi-national company is one of the largest manufacturers of chocolate in the world from Pennsylvania
Hershey
Known as a symbol of love, this is the most popular flower given on Valentines day
Roses
Released in 1997, this fictional love story of Jack and Rose interpreted a real life story about 1500 people and their death on a sea voyage in the North Atlantic in 1912.
Titanic
Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross sang this R&B duet song about the disapproval of two teenagers wrapped up in a love affair
Endless Love
Flowers are typically given on Valentines making it the second largest flower giving day in the world, what's the first?
Mother's day
Opened in 1926, this Belgian chocolate company embraces the motto "More than just chocolate". They are heavily known for truffles and chocolate-dipped strawberries
These flowers are considered to be used to honor the ambition of your loved one. They have the longest in-vase lifespan but are poisonous to cats
Lilies
This 2004 film featuring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams was based on a true love story, of a young man falling in love with a rich girl but had to separate due to social differences only to reunite years later.
The Notebook
This 1967 song by the Beatles actually starts off with the French National Anthem.
All you need is Love
Cupid
This American Chocolate brand is owned and manufactured by MARS. It is also known for being the animal symbol of love and a brand of soap
Dove
It first blossomed in the Netherlands in the 17th century. It's name means "perfect love". They only bloom about 3-7 days in the spring.
Tulips
Health Ledger and Julia Stiles were stars in this 1999 Romantic comedy that modernizes Shakespeare. The popular little sister cannot go out on a date until her big sister can.
10 Things I hate about You
This song by the Bee Gees was featured on a love story on Saturday Night Fever featuring John Travolta
How Deep is your love?
About 145 million Valentine's day cards are bought and exchanged each year making it the second largest card giving day next to Christmas. It all started in 1913 by this card company:
Hallmark
According to national revenue numbers, this company is the largest food company in the world with many brands under it's name, such as popular brands like Kit Kat, Butterfinger, and Chips Ahoy Cookies
Nestle
Known for being popular during the Christmas season, it can be a favorite flower to give during this holiday because of its most common bloom which is a bright red color. Native of Mexico and Central America
Poinsettias
This 2009 Romantic comedy film features Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock facing an interesting predicament of being deported but then agrees to marry her assistant so she can stay in the States.
The Proposal
Taylor Swift was on 19 years old when she came up with 2009 pop Hit
Love Story
In this country, Valentines day is when only women give the gifts to men, showing their love. A month later in march, there's a special day for men to return the favor of giving. What Asian country am I?
Japan
Founded in 1852, this chocolate company was found by an Italian man, who eventually moved the headquarters to San Francisco, California. They are currently under ownership of Lindt, a Swiss chocolate company.
Ghirardelli Chocolate
Giving these flowers on Valentines day to someone special will bring you 12 months of good luck and happiness. Unfortunately if you give just one single flower, it presents bad luck to that individual.
Daffodils
In 1998, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore star in this Romantic Comedy where two people were destined to be with each other after being left at the alter and helping plan her wedding.
The Wedding Singer
This 1985 Steve Wonder hit won Grammy Song of the year and an Oscar for best original song
I just called to say I love you