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Valentine’s Day… Did You Know?

on Tuesday, 08 February 2022. Posted in Doctor of Fitness

Pink Hearts… red roses… the perfect day to show that special someone how much you really care. How did they come up with a day dedicated to love and romance anyway? 

The beginnings of St. Valentine's Day go back to the Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia. On Lupercalia, a young man would draw the name of a young woman in a lottery and would then keep the woman as a companion for the year. The rest is, shall we say, history.  

Here are some other fun facts about Valentine’s Day:

  • In Victorian times it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine's Day card.
  • While 75% of chocolate purchases all year long are made by women, during the days and minutes before Valentine's Day, 75% of chocolate purchases are made by men.
  • An average person spends two whole weeks of his or her life kissing.
  • About 3% of pet owners give Valentine's Day gifts to their pets.
  • Chocolate has been used as a gift since the days of the Aztecs, who believed it to be a source of spiritual wisdom and energy. It was used as a nuptial aid and served at wedding ceremonies.
  • Amnat Puttigo from Pattaya, Thailand, won a "Ripley's Believe It or Not" by holding his wife in his arms for 10 hours, 49 minutes, and 15 seconds in a Valentine's Day Contest!

So, there you have it. Have a safe and happy Valentine’s Day.

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