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Happy Valentines Day To all Readers!!!

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we often think of red roses, candy in heart- shaped boxes, mushy valentines, and winged cherubs flying about shooting starry-eyed lovers with arrows.

But did you know that the origin of Valentine’s Day, or Saint Valentine’s Day, comes from the life and death of a Christian martyr? According to author Martha Zimmerman, the date traditionally celebrated as St. Valentine’s Day finds it origin in the Roman festival of romance called Lupercalia, when the gods Juno and Pan were honored. It was a fertility festival or a lover’s holiday looking forward to the return of Spring. In the fifth century, in an attempt to abolish the pagan festival, Pope Gelasius changed Lupercalia and its February 15 date to February 14 and called it Saint Valentine’s Day. Even though the names and the date were changed, the emphasis continued to be on love.

Think you know everything about Valentine’s Day? Here are 10 facts that you might not be aware of:

More than half the Valentine’s Day cards that are bought are purchased in the week right before the holiday. It’s a great day for procrastinators everywhere.

There are more single men than women, so finding a date on that special day can be tough.

There are over one hundred and eighty-eight million Valentine’s Day cards sold each year.

If you’re 65 or older, female and single, there are only thirty-four men for every 100 of you, so good luck.

There are more than 900 dating establishments throughout Philippines to help you find that special someone.

More than twelve hundred chocolate and candy-producing factories exist.

In a day, about six thousand marriages take place.

Each person eats an average of almost twenty-six pounds of candy each year.

There are around twenty-two thousand florists in the Philippines where you can get your sweetie some flowers.

If jewelry is your thing, there are nearly twenty-nine thousand stores nationwide, so you’re sure to find something you like.

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Not everyone is creative when it comes to love, but there are all kinds of different and unique things you can do to show someone you care. If you’re lost as to how to spend Valentine’s Day, here are ten suggestions for you:

1. Take the entire day off. Devote it to one another.

2. Have another honeymoon. Even if it’s only in your local area and for a night, you can make it memorable.

3. Break the rules and celebrate all week long. Do something romantic and different each day.

4. Be kids again. Get some boxes of kid’s valentine cards and write romantic notes to each other.

5. Have a romantic movie marathon with your favorite foods to snack on.

6. Head off for some private time with a romantic game. There are many of them available.

7. Serve your significant other breakfast in bed.

8. Shower your bedroom in rose petals.

9. Plan a cozy lunch at a romantic restaurant, but make sure that you book your table in advance to avoid standing in line.

10. Have dinner at home by the fireplace, or light candles and have romantic music.