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For people gathered at Stardust Nightclub in Dublin for a Valentine’s Day disco party, February 14, 1981, was a tragic day. Of the 841 patrons attending the party, 48 people died and 200 were 11. The famous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, in which seven Chicago gangsters were gunned down on February 14, 1929, was one of the bloodiest in mob history (pictured above). 12. 64 percent of American men do not make Valentine’s Day plans in advance. 13. Candy hearts taste like crap. 14. Here's how it started Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the ancient Romans had bloodier, drunker and more naked notions to mark the occasion. Valentine’s Day was widely celebrated in Great Britain in the 17th century. By the 1800s, sending and receiving letters and gifts on Valentine’s Day became a common practice. It began to Giving is the spirit of Valentine's Day. Whether in the form of a box of chocolates, a romantic poem, or any other sign of affection. However, throughout history, many have given up their lives on February 14th instead. Here are some of the bloodiest events that have taken place on Valentine's Day. The Valentine‘s Day Massacre of 1349. Tragically, Valentine‘s martyrdom would not be the last time February 14th bore witness to senseless violence and loss of life. In 1349, as the Black Death pandemic ravaged Europe, killing an estimated 30-60% of the population, fear and paranoia gripped the public. A lace paper Valentine by Esther Howland, circa 1855. | Heritage Images/Getty Images. If you were in the market for a store-bought valentine in the mid-19th century, you were probably left The exact history of Valentine's Day is a bit murky, but some historians believe the holiday is linked to Lupercalia, a pagan festival that was held annually between Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 in ancient The English writer and poet Geoffrey Chaucer is widely credited as having first established a link between Valentine's Day and romance, according to History.com. In 1375, Chaucer penned a poem Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. Jewelry Purchases: Jewelry is a significant part of Valentine's Day spending, with many choosing to propose or gift a special piece to their loved ones. Fun and Quirky Valentine's Day Facts. Beyond the romance and tradition, Valentine's Day has some quirky and fun facts that might surprise you. Giving is the spirit of Valentine's Day. Whether in the form of a box of chocolates, a romantic poem, or any other sign of affection. However, throughout history, many have given up their lives on February 14th instead. Here are some of the bloodiest events that have taken place on Valentine's Day. On Valentine's Day 2014, danilee88 invited their long distance S.O. to a Valentine's date, but when she got home he was drunk and playing Call of Duty. At dinner he got even more drunk and started talking about " girls that were too good looking to be with their dates." Updated February 14, 2022 at 7:49 AM ET. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark Over the millennia, Valentine’s Day has seen more than its fair share of pivotal events, including brutal executions, bombing campaigns and military engagements. From the death of Richard II in 1400 to the firebombing of Dresden in 1945, here are 10 historic events that occurred on Valentine’s Day. 1. Saint Valentine is executed (c. 270 AD) Valentine's Day is the one day of the year that you're expected to be better looking, a better lover, a more fascinating conversationalist, the buyer of the perfect gift, and the planner of the Valentine’s Day was widely celebrated in Great Britain in the 17th century. By the 1800s, sending and receiving letters and gifts on Valentine’s Day became a common practice. “I was 17-years-old and it was my first Valentine’s Day with my boyfriend. It was my first relationship and he took me out for a meal at our local pub in Croydon. Valentine’s Day may be named for two, or possibly three, men who were executed in the 3rd century CE, but its oldest known surviving love letter was written much later by a woman named Margery Over 50 percent of all Valentine's Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the holiday, making Valentine's Day a procrastinator's delight. 7 The red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love.
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