Valentine’s Day sneaks up quicker than any other holiday–well, my husband’s birthday just jumps onto the calendar. I am never prepared. Never. And now, Valentine’s Day is five days away! I do have the grandkids cards in the mail, but otherwise, yikes! In lieu of getting my husband something creative, but meaningful, he will have to settle for a Hallmark card. Maybe an heart shaped pizza?
Some fun facts I found on the internet about Valentine’s Day:
1. February 14 was chosen to celebrate Valentines because it was believed in France and England that birds started mating on this early spring day.
2. Of the 145 million cards sold by Hallmark, teachers receive the majority followed by children, mothers and wives. Since I taught high school students, I can not verify this!
3. The 250 million roses given in US for Valentine’s Day are grown in the Southern Hemisphere.
4. Valentine’s Day is the most popular day to become engaged to be married.
5. The first heart shaped chocolate box was made in 1861 by Cadbury–and I always associated Cadbury with Easter. Chocolate used to be prescribed by physicians for patients suffering from a broken heart or pinning for a lost love. Makes sense!
6. $751.3 million is spent each year by pet owners for their furry family members. Sorry cats, dogs receive more Valentine gifts.
7. The original “lovebirds” were the rare parrots, Agapornia, that mated for life.
8. In many countries around the world, Valentine’s Day is a day to express gratitude for friends. I like this message. Amy Poehler on the hit show Parks and Recreation suggested “Galentines Day” be celebrated on February 13. She wanted “ladies celebrating ladies” and fajitas.
9. According to some experts, candy conversation hearts have a shelf life of 5 years. But if you find a bag in you pantry hidden behind a can of chick peas dated 2010–they are just fine for consumption!
10. Chocolate and flowers are the most common gifts given on the 14th The most money is spent on jewelry. But if you wanted to be creative–give a gift they have never received before. Check out the quilted gifts below. Each of these items would be great Galentine Day gifts!!
Peggy was creative when she made these pennants. One side is Christmas fabric and one side is Valentines. Don’t even put them away in January–just flip them to the other side for February. Each pennant of ten triangles is $15.
This 18″ x 18″ table topper will work underneath a vase to protect your table or to remind someone the 14th will soon be here. $25
This table topper or wall hanging is larger….30″ x 30″. The hearts and pinwheels were made from an assortment of red and white fabrics. $40
Can’t help but to have sweet dreams with these pillowcases on your bed. Good quality fabric was used for a smooth finish. French seams are used so there will be no raveling. White trim is between the body and cuff of the case. Will fit a standard pillow. $15 each.
Pink, white, red, solids and prints were used for these three hearts. Measuring 23″ x 42″, it is for sale for $40.
Valentine Day is fun, but showing kindness and sharing gratitude for our family members and friends is important everyday. A romantic partner is wonderful, but the best test of relationship is what happens on other 364 days of the year. Happy ❤️ Day!
Quilts, Etc. 