Did you know facts about Valentine’s Day? What are the 7 days of Valentine?

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a holiday celebrated on February 14th each year and has been observed for 1,528 years now.

Here are some unknown facts about Valentine’s Day that will surprise you:

• The first valentine was sent in the 15th century. It was a poem written by a French medieval duke named Charles to his wife in 1415.
• The first heart-shaped box of chocolates was introduced in 1861 and was created by Richard Cadbury, son of Cadbury founder John Cadbury.
• Nearly 250 million roses are grown in preparation for Valentine’s Day each year
• There is an official Valentine’s Day alternative for singles known as International Quirkalone Day, which is a holiday for single people on the same date.
• In some Latin American countries, Valentine’s Day is known as “El Dia del Amor y la Amistad,” or “The Day of Love and Friendship.”

Here are the seven days of Valentine’s: Rose Day, Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Kiss Day, Hug Day and then finally Valentine’s Day!