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11 facts about Valentine's you probably didn't know

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#1 The Fist Valentine (1415)

The first recorded Valentine was written by Charles, Duke of Orleans while imprisoned in the Tower of London after the Battle of Agincourt.

#2 Valentine's Days isn't just for lovers

While many think of Valentine's Day as a time for couples, it's actually a day to celebrate friendship.

#3 Over 250 million roses are produced for Valentine's Day

#4 The heart symbol wasn't always associated with love

The heart shape we recognize today as a symbol of love wasn't originally linked to emotions at all but was believed to represent the shape of a seed or even the human body.

#5 Valentine's Day has Pagan Origins

Many historians trace the origins of Valentine's Day to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated in mid-February.

#6 Chocolate became linked to love in the 19th Century

#7 Valentine's Day is celebrated differently in Japan

In Japan, Valentine's Day is celebrated in a distinct way, with women giving chocolates to men, a tradition that began in the 1950's.

#8 Valentine's Day was banned in England

In the 17th Century, Valentine's Day faced a brief ban in England, largely due to the Puritans who opposed celebrations of romance and other forms of perceived frivolity.

#9 Valentine's Day has global variations

Valentine's Day is celebrated in diverse ways across the globe, with each culture putting it's own spin on the holiday.

#10 Doves symbolize eternal love

#11 A rare Valentine's Day Superstition

In the 18th Century, it was believed that the woman who received the most Valentine's Day Cards would marry within a year.

11 facts about Valentine's you probably didn't know
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