Every February, across the US, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine’s Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition.
88 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. Over 50 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentine’s Day a procrastinator’s delight.
There are 119 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) who are in their 20s for every 100 single women of the same ages. There are 34 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) age 65 or older for every 100 single women of the same ages.
The estimated U.S. median ages at first marriage for women and men are 25.3 and 27.1 respectively, in 2005.
What are the Top Ten Most Outrageously Expensive Valentine’s Gifts for 2007 (says Jim Trippon, CPA)?
- Bombardier Global Express XRS executive jet - $48 million
- Phuket private island in Thailand - $23 million
- Renee Strausse for the Bride diamond encrusted wedding dress - $12 million
- Neil Lane sapphire and diamond necklace and diamond drop earrings - $2 million
- Tiffany & Co. 7.5 carat diamond and platinum engagement ring - $845,000
- SSC Ultimate Aero sports car - $654,500
- Honma 24k gold and platinum plated golf clubs - $52,938 per set
- Fendi Pink Crocodile Spy Bag - $25,700
- Golf round at Sandy Lane in Barbados - $1,265
- Bling h20 water - $40 per bottle
St. Valentine, Valentine’s Day
2 responses so far ↓
1 Mary McGovern // Feb 14, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I knew there were no men around! Thanks for the stats. I will continue to live like my favorite princess, Princess Bubble. She learns true happiness come from helping others and liking who you are. Buy yourself this book if you are ever down.
2 Shamalama // Feb 15, 2008 at 8:32 am
THANK YOU MARY! I don’t know who you are but you may have done me a great service.
I have two daughters and one granddaughter that need to read this book. I found it on Amazon for only $10 and bought it. I may even sit them down and read it to them.
I added a link to your post so others can easily find out more about the Princess.
Thanks again.