Valentine’s Day 2012 is here, so why not make the holiday a fun family affair? Below are some fun facts about the sweet holiday to share with your kids. If you're stumped about what to get your sweatheart, here are some popular gift ideas for 2012, plus a last minute, money saving deal in Atlanta. Finally, after the kids are in bed, cozy up and watch a romantic movie with your loved one. Enjoy and Happy Valentine's Day!
Fun Facts about Valentine’s Day from St Valentine's Day.org:
- More than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold this Valentine’s Day.
- Over 50 million roses are sold every Valentine’s Day.
- 73% of people who buy flowers are men.
- Approximately one billion Valentine's Day cards are sent each year.
- 3% of pet owners give Valentine's Day gifts to their beloved furry friends.
- Children receive 39% of all Valentine's related gifts and candies.
- Even if they don’t make the final purchases until the last few days, 75% of men testify that they plan ahead for Valentine’s Day.
- Eight billion conversation hearts will be produced this year, enough candies to stretch from Rome, Italy to Valentine, Arizona 20 times and back again.
- On average men spend $130 for their dates on Valentine's Day.
- The Italian city of Verona, where Romeo and Juliet lived, receives over 1000 Valentine's addressed to Juliet each Valentine's day.
- Women purchase 85% of all valentines.
- In order of popularity, Valentine's Day cards are given to teachers, children, mothers, wives, sweethearts and pets.
Most Popular Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2012:
- Roses and flowers
- Teddy bears
- Chocolate candy
- Personalized photo gifts
- Jewelry
- Watches
- Leather gifts for him
- Perfume and cologne
- Electronic gifts, like smart phones and iPads
- Romantic DVDs and Blu-ray movies
Best Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day:
After the kids go to bed, turn out the lights and cozy up with your loved one to watch one of these romantic movies for Valentine’s Day. Below are ten great choices to spark your romantic side.
- When Harry Met Sally: Love survives through changing times.
- Titanic: The ultimate love story with a “not-so-happy” ending.
- Casablanca: Arguably the greatest love story ever.
- An Affair To Remember: Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr are destined to be together.
- Sleepless in Seattle: Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks find each other in New York City.
- Gone with the Wind: Enough sparks fly to set Atlanta on fire.
- Pretty Woman: Atlanta native Julia Roberts finds love and a fairytale ending.
- An Officer and a Gentleman: A romantic tale with a modern fairytale ending.
- The Notebook: A tearjerker based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks.
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: A love story about second chances.
Best Last Minute Deal in Atlanta for Valentine’s Day 2012:
If you’d like to get roses for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, Whole Foods and Harry’s Farmers Market are offering a great deal for a whole lotta’ love. Purchase two dozen beautiful roses for just $19.99. Available all day today at the Briarcliff, Buckhead, Johns Creek, Midtown, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta and Cobb locations.
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