Did you know approximately 141 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas? Every February 14^th, in the United States and other places, cards, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged amongst loved ones in the name of St Valentine. Watch this video and learn the history about St Valentine, cupid and why the holiday is celebrated on February 14^th.

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