Q. Why does the symbol “X” represent a kiss?
A. Back in the middle ages, illiterate people made an “X” mark and had to kiss it in front of two witnesses to show they were sincere.
Q. Asking for a woman’s hand in marriage came from . . .?
A. The Romans started that by having the father literally take his daughter’s hand and pass it over to her husband.
Q. What percentage of Valentine’s cards are romantic versus humorous?
A. 75%
Q. The most popular way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is to send a card. The second best way is?
A. 50% call to say I love you, 48% buy a gift, 37% go out for dinner and 19% give flowers.
Q. Do wives and girl friends get the most Valentine’s cards?
A. No, teachers actually get the most!
Q. Who buys more cards on Valentine’s Day; men or women?
A. Valentine’s Day is the only holiday where men buy more cards than women!
Q. What percentage of women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day?
A. Only 15%
Q. What is the oldest known Valentine’s?
A. In 1415, the Duke of Orleans sent a Valentine’s to his wife while she was imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Q. Why did the Romans change Valentine’s day to February 14th?
A. Because they believed that is the day when birds start mating.
Q. Te Amo is “I love you” in what three languages?
A. Latin, Italian and Spanish.
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