5 fun and surprising facts about Valentine’s Day

Year in, year out, the highlight of February is usually Valentine’s Day which is all about love, friendship, and kindness. It’s that moment when people give and receive flowers, chocolates, and maybe cards. And…money is important in this today’s economy. Well, the truth is, there’s more to this loved-themed day than flowers and nice gifts. Let’s see some facts about Valentine’s Day that might interest you. 

1. Chocolates

According to history.com, in the 18th century, Richard Cadbury’s family made chocolates in Britain and gave out a box of candy on Valentine’s Day, as a tradition. His family had discovered a new way to make a variety of chocolates, and he used the opportunity to sell them as special gifts for Valentine’s Day. 

Today, gifting people chocolates on this special day has become a part of the celebrations.

2. About the Cupid 

Another interesting fact about Valentine’s Day is the Cupid. It has been a part of it for a long period. The Cupid – a chubby baby with wings, a bow, and an arrow was known by the ancient Greeks as the god of love (Eros). 

Being the son of Aphrodite – the Greek goddess of beauty and love, the chubby baby had two kinds of arrows, one that made people fall in love and the other that made them hate each other. 

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3. The fear of Valentine’s Day

Did you know that many phobias are associated with Valentine’s Day, and they make it difficult for people to celebrate?

There’s philophobia which, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is a fear of falling in love that makes it difficult to form and maintain good relationships. Haphephobia, according to Medical News Today, is an anxiety disorder that defines one’s fear of being touched. Also, antropophobia, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is defined as a fear of people. 

4. The first Valentine’s poem was written in…

According to allpoetry.com, the first Valentine’s card containing a poem is believed to have been written by Charles d’Orleans – a French royal and the Duke of Orleans. The poem was written to his wife while he was a prisoner in the London Tower in 1415.

5. A popular day for proposals

A day like Valentine’s Day, used to celebrate love and romance, is one of the popular days when people pop the “Will you marry me” question. This is often done because of how special and memorable the day is. 

Which other cool facts do you know of? Let’s discuss.