It's #Valentinesday❤️, impress your friends with some facts.
>The 8th-century Gelasian Sacramentary recorded the celebration of the Feast of Saint Valentine on 14th February.
> The day became associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries, when notions of courtly love flourished, apparently by association with the "lovebirds" of early spring. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion for couples to express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "#valentines").
> In Italy, Saint Valentine's keys are given to lovers "as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver's heart"
> Brits spend around £85 million on sweets and candies. While men send 81% of flowers, women are more likely to send cards (71%). ... See MoreSee Less

Remember this 1980s duo? One of them is now a vicar!

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