In ancient Rome they had a celebration of love day (mid February) and from this humble and romantic beginning, Valentine’s Day has evolved in a tremendous commercial and global event.
An estimated 1 billion St Valentine’s Day cards will be sent worldwide this year, making it the second most card-heavy celebration after Christmas.
Valentine’s Day generates an estimated $14.7 billion (R100 million) in retail sales in the United States.
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