Hey there! Are you ready to learn some cool and fun facts about Valentine’s Day? This special day is celebrated on February 14th, and it’s all about showing love and kindness to the people you care about. Let’s dive into some amazing facts about this lovely holiday!
Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the second biggest holiday for sending greeting cards? Only Christmas beats it! People give out more than 145 million cards, and that doesn’t even include the ones kids exchange at school. Wow, that’s a lot of cards!
Guess who gets the most Valentine’s Day cards? It’s not just grown-ups; it’s teachers! After teachers, kids, moms, and even pets receive lots of love. So, don’t forget to give your teacher a card or a little gift this year!
Do you have a pet at home? Many people love giving their furry friends Valentine’s Day gifts. Last year, over $1 billion was spent on gifts for pets. Isn’t that sweet?
Chocolate is a big part of Valentine’s Day. Americans spend over $1 billion on chocolates, and more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes are sold each year. Yum!
Roses are another popular gift. Did you know that more than 250 million roses are grown just for Valentine’s Day? That’s a lot of flowers!
The first heart-shaped box of chocolates was made by Cadbury in the 19th century. You might know Cadbury from their Easter commercials, but they started making these special boxes way back in 1868!
Have you ever tried those little heart-shaped candies with cute messages? They were first made in 1847 and were originally used as medicine for sore throats and bad breath. Who knew?
The heart shape we use today wasn’t always a symbol of love. People used to think the heart was where our memory and intelligence lived. The heart shape actually started as a drawing of a seed pod!
The first Valentine’s Day celebration happened in Paris in 1400. King Charles VI started a “court of love,” which was a bit different from today’s celebrations but helped shape the holiday we know now.
Have you heard the term “lovebirds”? It’s not just a saying; lovebirds are real parrots that form strong bonds with each other and their owners. They’re a perfect symbol for Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is full of fun and interesting traditions. So, get ready to share cards, chocolates, and love with your friends, family, and even your pets this February 14th. Enjoy the day!
Create Your Own Valentine’s Card: Gather some colorful paper, crayons, markers, and stickers. Make a special Valentine’s card for someone you care about. Think about what makes them special and write a kind message inside. You can even draw a picture of something they love. Once you’re done, give it to them and see how happy it makes them!
Chocolate Experiment: With the help of an adult, try a simple chocolate melting experiment. Take a few pieces of chocolate and place them in a bowl. Heat them gently in the microwave or over a pot of hot water. Watch how the chocolate changes from solid to liquid. Discuss why chocolate is a popular gift on Valentine’s Day and how it makes people feel happy.
Heart Shape Hunt: Go on a heart shape hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects that are shaped like hearts or have heart patterns. Make a list or draw pictures of what you find. Talk about why the heart shape is used as a symbol of love and how it makes you feel when you see it.
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Welcome to Kids Academy! [Music]
Today, we’re sharing 10 fascinating fun facts about Valentine’s Day for kids. [Music]
February 14th is an exciting day! Valentine’s Day is all about expressing your love for those you care about. You might have noticed that Valentine’s Day isn’t celebrated like other holidays. Unlike holidays that focus on spending time with family, you’ll probably find yourself giving cards to your friends and teachers too. [Music]
If you’ve ever wondered about Valentine’s Day, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s look at 10 of the most fascinating facts about this exciting holiday.
**Number One:** Valentine’s Day is the second largest holiday for sending greeting cards, only behind Christmas. It’s a huge holiday for giving cards to friends and family. In fact, people exchange over 145 million cards, and that doesn’t even count the Valentines that kids give out to classmates at their school parties!
**Two:** The most Valentines are received by teachers. Speaking of cards, did you know who receives the most Valentines each year? You might guess that grown-ups give each other the most, but teachers actually get the most! After teachers, the most common recipients include children, mothers, and even pets. This year, don’t forget to give your teachers a card or a small gift!
**Three:** Millions of Valentine’s gifts are for pets! Do you have a furry friend at home? It’s perfectly normal to give your dog or cat a Valentine’s Day gift. It’s so common that out of the $23.9 billion spent on Valentine’s gifts last year, over $1 billion was spent on our furry friends. [Music]
**Four:** Americans spend over $1 billion on chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Beyond pets, where does the other billions of dollars go? Chocolates, of course! In fact, more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes are sold each year. [Music]
**Five:** Millions of roses are grown each year just for Valentine’s Day. Another popular gift includes roses. Valentine’s Day is the number one holiday for buying flowers, with more than 250 million roses grown for that holiday alone. [Music]
**Six:** The first Valentine’s Day chocolate box was created in the 19th century by Cadbury. Have you ever seen the Cadbury bunny commercials on TV around Easter? The Cadbury company is best known for its cute commercials selling Cadbury Cream Eggs, but they created the very first heart-shaped box of chocolates in 1868, long before the Cadbury bunny was ever invented. [Music]
**Seven:** Conversation heart candy was first created to be used as medicine. Besides chocolates, you probably have eaten those powdery heart-shaped candies that are stamped with cute sayings like “Love Me” or “Be Mine.” What you may not know is that when they were first introduced in 1847, they were originally meant to treat sore throats and bad breath.
**Eight:** The heart shape as we know it wasn’t always used as a symbol for love. It may be difficult to believe today, but the heart symbol wasn’t always associated with love. People used to think that the human heart was our center of memory and intelligence, and only later did the symbol of the heart become linked to love. The heart shape itself was first drawn as a seed pod from a species of giant plant.
**Nine:** The first Valentine’s Day celebration took place in Paris in 1400. While Valentine’s Day has been around for much longer, the first celebration of it took place in Paris in 1400 when King Charles VI established a high court of love. It wasn’t exactly the chocolate and rose-filled celebration we know today, but it marked a time when the holiday became closer to what we celebrate in modern times.
**Ten:** Lovebirds aren’t just a figure of speech; they’re real birds! Valentine’s Day is celebrated so much that we have invented words commonly used in relation to the holiday. One example is the term “lovebirds,” which signifies young couples in love. However, not everyone knows that real lovebirds are a species of small parrots that tend to form strong bonds with each other and their human owners, making them the perfect symbol for lovers.
As you can see, Valentine’s Day is as fascinating as it is fun! Get ready to give out cards and candy to the people you care about this February 14th. [Music]
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