Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various parts of the world on February 14, including here in the United States, where the date is one of the favorites among Americans.
But contrary to what many think, Valentine’s Day is not the same as Valentine’s Day in Brazil; it is a day to show affection to everyone you love, whether it’s your friends, your parents, or even your pet.
In the U.S., Americans take this seriously.
Check out some numbers and curiosities about the most romantic day of the year. The data comes from a survey conducted by NationalToday.com.
How do you feel about Valentine’s Day?
– It is the favorite day of the year for 13% of the Americans surveyed;
– 6% hate the date
– For 5%, it is the most depressing day of the year
What is your ideal plan for Valentine’s Day?
– Dinner and a movie – 22%
– Going for a walk – 18%
– Romantic dinner – 17%
– Netflix – 13%
– Couples massage – 11%
– Doing some adventure – 5%
Some curiosities about the date
• Valentine’s Day is less popular among men than among women
– 8% of men absolutely hate the date. Meanwhile, 5% of women say the same.
– 1 in 4 single women prefer a date with their dog over a man
– 23% of single women prefer to spend Valentine’s Day with their pet rather than with their romantic partner. Only 7% of single men say the same.
– 49% of Americans gift their pets on Valentine’s Day
– 12% of Americans include their pets in their Valentine’s Day activities
Valentine’s Day in numbers
• $13,290,000,000 – The average annual spending on Valentine’s Day
• 180 million – The number of cards exchanged every year on Valentine’s Day
• 98,000,000 – The number of roses prepared for Valentine’s Day
• 85% – The percentage of Valentine’s Day cards that are bought by women
• 73% – The percentage of flowers bought by men
• $116.21 – The average spent by a consumer on Valentine’s Day
• 14% – The percentage of women who send flowers to themselves
• 61.8% – The percentage of consumers who celebrate this date
• 53% – The percentage of women who say they will end the relationship if they don’t receive something
Source: Nationaltoday.com