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do you know when valentine's day is? it's on february 14th every year, and it's a day to celebrate love and affection! but did you know that over 1 billion valentines are sent all over the world every year? that's a lot of love in the air! let's dive into some interesting valentine's day facts for kids and adults alike.
how many valentines are sent in a year?
every year, over 1 billion valentines are sent worldwide. that's a staggering number! and guess who receives the most valentines each year? teachers! it's a great way for kids to show their appreciation for all the hard work their teachers do.
where is valentine's day celebrated?
valentine's day is mainly celebrated in the united states of america, the united kingdom, france, canada, mexico, italy, denmark, and australia. it's a global holiday that brings people together to celebrate love and affection.
valentine's candy
over one million boxes of chocolate are given each year for valentine's day. we have richard cadbury to thank for that. in the 1800s, he was the first person to make chocolates for valentine's day. thanks, richard!
the origins of valentine's day
valentine's day began all the way back in rome in 270 a.d. when emperor claudius ii was in charge. he made weddings against the law, but a man named bishop valentine secretly married couples because he believed in love. he was sent to jail, where he later sent love letters to the jailer's daughter, finishing his letters with 'your valentine'.
a sad ending
unfortunately, bishop valentine's story has a sad ending. on february 14th, he was killed. but his legacy lives on, and we celebrate valentine's day every year to remember his bravery and love.
conclusion
valentine's day is a special day to celebrate love and affection. it's a global holiday that brings people together to exchange valentines, chocolates, and other tokens of love. so, let's take a moment to appreciate the history behind this holiday and the love it represents.
"we hope you're ready for some interesting and pretty surprising valentine's day facts just for kids, well for adults too, but you know kids are gonna like them and you're gonna like it too!"
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