1. Valentine’s Day is only celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia
2. Over 1 billion Valentine cards are sent throughout the United States
3. The first Valentine’s Day cards were made in 1840s by Esther A. Howland who is also known as the Mother of the Valentine
4. Over 55 million roses are delivered or given on Valentines Day
5. It is the 2nd most celebrated holiday – second to Christmas