Valentine’s Day – the facts

£42.3 million was spent on Valentine’s cards in the UK in 2010.

£151 million was spent on Valentine’s flowers.

£384 million was spent on Valentine’s chocolates.

The production of Valentine’s gifts was banned in Iran for 2011.

Valentine’s Day was banned in England between 1653 and 1660.

Valentine’s Day was introduced to Japan in 1936 Valentine’s Day was introduced to Japan in 1936. It is seen primarily as a day for women to declare their love for men.

Valentine’s Day is mentioned in the works of Chaucer, Shakespeare and J.K. Rowling.

Teachers receive the most Valentine’s cards: more than children, mothers, spouses or sweethearts. Probably because all teachers are so lovely.