February Facts
This modern holiday is a unique American Tradition, A day whether we find out whether winter will last six more weeks or calls it quit early.
Groundhog Dog
On February 18th, this actor made his debut at the age of 18 with the movie Saturday night Fever, before starring in Grease, then making an Oscar worth performance in Pulp Fiction.
John Travolta
It's estimated that every year about 36 million of these are sold across the country during this holiday.
Boxes of chocolate
This American multi-national company is one the largest manufacturers of chocolate in the world. It all started from an individual who's original love was caramel, before transitioning to chocolate.
Hershey
One of the oldest flowers and is considered the national flower of the United States, these flowers sell the most on Valentines day
Roses
It was February in 1964 that this band made their first American television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, where over 73 million American watched.
The Beatles
On February 4th, we remember the life of this individual, also known as the mother of the freedom movement. She was a Civil rights icon when she refused to move to the back of the bus in 1955.
Rosa Parks
Valentines day is considered the second largest flower giving day, what's the first?
Mother's Day
Considered the best-selling brand of chocolate over the past 200 years, they produce about 4.8 billion pieces a year. It took years to perfect the shape of this chocolate that features hazelnuts.
Ferrero Rocher
One of the most adored and loved flowers due to its big petals and enticing fragrance, it can be considered the most famous wedding flower because it refers to love for eternity. They have the longest in-vase lifespan and are poisonous to cats.
Lillies
February 1st marks the Lunar new Year, the most important and longest celebration on the Chinese calendar. This year, they celebrate this animal
Year of the Tiger
On February 17th 1981, This American model and social influence was known for her party girl ways and scandalous fashion. She legally trademarked her famous catchphrase "That's hot"
Paris Hilton
Valentines day is considered the second largest card-giving day next to Christmas. It all started in 1913 by this card company.
Hallmark
This company from Switzerland played a big factor in the development of milk chocolate. They recently came out with a new range of chocolates that have no added sugar, using cocoa fruit pulp as a sugar substitute. It is considered healthier and more eco-friendly.
Nestle
The name of this flower means "perfect love" but in the 1600s, they were the most expensive flower in the world, which may have led to the first economic crash. There are over 150 varieties and usually brightly colored. They are dominant in the summer before dying down into the cold weather.
Tulips
This event also known as Fat Tuesday is the final feasting day before the Christian tradition of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Its the practice of the last night of eating fatty foods before individual sacrifice and fast.
Mardi Gras
Born on February 7th, this American model turned actor got his big break as he got a role as Kelso in this retro sitcom. It then led to some popular movies such as Guess Who, The Guardian, and A lot like Love.
Ashton Kutcher
The first ever Valentine's day took place in this European city on February 14, 1400.
Paris
Despite the founder of this chocolate brand to be Italian, the history of this company started in Peru, South America. With them eventually moving to San Francisco California, they are now considered the oldest continuously running chocolate factory in the United States.
Ghirardelli
Considered the first wedding anniversary flower, it's meaning stands for fascination and new love. They are considered the flowers of the Gods in Greek History, come in nearly every color and can even change the color of the flower by submerging it into a mixture of food coloring and water.
Carnations
The month is named for the Latin word "Februum". In English translation, there are a few definitions for this word.
The removal of contaminants from something, the process of extracting something from a substance, or the process of makin something spiritually clean.
Purification
Born on February 26th, this Grammy award winning rock singer specializes in love ballads. He was known in the 50's as "The Voice, having a variety of range, which is very rare for men.
Michael Bolton
Giving someone a valentine has been a common tradition for many years. According to popularity, this occupation is the number one recipient of valentines in the United States.
Teachers
This Swiss brand of chocolate was created by a couple in 1908. It's the first chocolate bar to debut with a filling. If you look closely at the box of this chocolate, you will see its logo of a bear within a mountain.
Toblerone
Considered the 10 year anniversary flower, giving this flower on Valentines day to someone special will bring you one year of good luck and happiness. Unfortunately if you give a single of one of these, it can bring you bad luck.
Daffodils