Valentine’s Day: Fun (and Wild) Facts You Didn’t Know

💍 Romance Stats That’ll Surprise You:

1. 10% of all marriage proposals happen on Valentine’s Day. 💍

2. Condom sales spike by 20-30% every February... 😉

3. Divorce filings, on the other hand, rise by 40% after Valentine’s Day. Awkward. 😬

Valentine’s Spending – Because Love Ain’t Cheap:

1. Australian pet owners drop a whopping $49.6 million on gifts for their pets. Yes, pets. 🐾

2. This year's Valentine's Day spend is predicted to total $465 million as cost-of-living pressures “clip Cupid's wings.” Research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), in conjunction with Roy Morgan, shows that 2025's spend is expected to be down $20 million on 2024's $485 million spend.

      3. Globally, one billion cards are sold. It’s the second biggest card-giving day.           

📬 Love Letters & Text Confessions:

1. Over 1,000 love letters are sent to “Juliet” in Verona every year. 

2. 50% of people ask their Valentine out via text. Welcome to modern romance. 📱

3. Only 15% pop the question face-to-face. 🙃

🍫 Sweet Treats & Global Traditions:

1. Eight billion sweets are made globally for Valentine’s. Dentists everywhere are weeping. 

2. In Japan, women gift handmade chocolates to their crush. Men return the favour a month later. 🍫

3. Seoul singles get their own day on 14th April: Black Noodle Day. Bring on the black bean noodles! 🖤🍜

4. Finland has the right idea – they call it “Friendship Day” (Ystävänpäivä) to celebrate pals, not just partners. 🙌

🚫 Random & Wild Facts:

1. Valentine’s Day was banned in Saudi Arabia until 2018. Love really does conquer all. 🛑

2. Men dominate the flower game (81%). Women? They’re all about the cards (71%). 🌹✉️

3. Sarahs send the most cards. Davids? They’re the flower kings. 👑

4. How’s that for some love-filled trivia? ❤️