GITNUXREPORT 2026

Valentines Day Statistics

With 54% of Americans planning to celebrate and social media posts spiking 300% on Feb 14, this Valentine’s Day statistics page captures the shift between grand gestures and everyday reality. It also confronts the tensions behind the spending frenzy, from 15% of adults dreading the holiday to women initiating 69% of romantic gestures, plus what people really buy like 92% of Valentine chocolate purchased by women, and why breaks often rise the weekend after.

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54% of Americans plan to celebrate Valentine's Day, per 2024 YouGov poll.

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48% of couples celebrate with dinner, 30% with movies at home in 2023.

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15% of U.S. adults dread Valentine's Day, citing pressure to spend.

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Women initiate 69% of romantic gestures on Valentine's, per 2024 survey.

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80% of singles have no plans for Valentine's Day 2023.

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25% celebrate with friends (Galentine's), up 10% since 2019.

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92% of chocolate for Valentine's bought by women in U.S. 2024.

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Average date night cost perceived as $150 by 40% of couples.

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37% say Valentine's is over-commercialized, per 2023 Gallup poll.

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64% of parents buy Valentine's gifts for kids' classmates.

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Social media posts about Valentine's peak 300% on Feb 14.

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28% of breakups happen post-Valentine's Day weekend.

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70% prefer handmade cards over store-bought on Valentine's.

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45% of men wait until the day before to buy Valentine's gifts.

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33% of consumers splurge more on Valentine's than birthdays.

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Pet owners 3x more likely to celebrate Valentine's with pets.

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52% use dating apps more around Valentine's week.

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61% of women expect flowers, but only 40% receive them.

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22% plan solo self-date for Valentine's 2024.

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Couples argue 15% more about money on Valentine's.

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75% say saying "I love you" is key Valentine's habit.

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39% attend Valentine's events or parties annually.

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Gen Z 2x more likely to ghost post-Valentine's date.

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67% prefer intimate home celebrations over public.

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Traffic to porn sites up 20% on Valentine's Day.

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31% buy Valentine's gifts for multiple recipients.

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46% feel pressured by social media Valentine's posts.

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In 2023, 144 million Americans bought Valentine's candy, contributing $2.7 billion.

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110 million roses were sold in the U.S. for Valentine's Day 2023, mostly red varieties.

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58% of Americans purchased chocolate as a Valentine's gift in 2024, averaging 2.5 boxes per buyer.

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Jewelry was the top gift for 22% of Valentine's shoppers in 2023 U.S. survey.

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Cards topped gift lists with 49% purchase rate, 145 million sold in U.S. 2024.

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36 million heart-shaped chocolate boxes sold annually for Valentine's in U.S.

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Flowers chosen by 37% of men and 48% of women as top Valentine's gift in 2023.

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25% of Valentine's purchases were experiential like spa days in 2024 survey.

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Stuffed animals ranked 5th in popularity, with 14 million sold for Valentine's 2023.

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42% of couples exchanged gifts on Valentine's Day 2024 per Harris Poll.

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Perfume and cologne gifts accounted for 12% of purchases, 8 million units in U.S. 2023.

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19% bought clothing or accessories for Valentine's, up from 15% in 2020.

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Books as Valentine's gifts saw 7% purchase rate, 4.5 million sold in 2023.

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28% of Valentine's chocolate buyers opted for dark chocolate in 2024.

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Gift cards were purchased by 26% of shoppers, $500 million value in 2023.

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52 million Americans bought flowers for Valentine's 2024, 70% for partners.

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Handmade gifts like crafts chosen by 11% in Etsy Valentine's 2023 sales data.

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Wine and alcohol gifts for 9% of buyers, 15 million bottles sold U.S. 2024.

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Tech gadgets as Valentine's gifts rose to 8% popularity in 2023.

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35% of women received jewelry last Valentine's, vs. 15% of men.

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Pet gifts purchased by 27% of owners, $988 million total in 2023.

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Candy hearts production hit 8 billion pieces for Valentine's annually.

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40% of Valentine's gifts bought last-minute, within 3 days, in 2024.

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Balloons sold 50 million for U.S. Valentine's celebrations in 2023.

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62% of consumers shopped online for Valentine's gifts in 2024.

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73% of Millennial women planned to buy Valentine's gifts in 2023.

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Average number of gifts per person: 2.3 in U.S. Valentine's 2024.

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Saint Valentine was martyred on February 14 around 269 AD.

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Chaucer's 1382 poem first linked Valentine's to romance.

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Over 15 million Valentine's cards exchanged in U.S. since 1900s.

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Shakespeare's Hamlet references Valentine's Day customs in 1604.

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First U.S. mass-produced Valentine's cards sold in 1847 by Esther Howland.

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Roman Lupercalia festival precursor to Valentine's, banned 498 AD.

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Victorian era saw lace and cherubs on cards from 1830s.

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Hallmark created first commercial Valentine's card in 1913.

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190 million Valentine's cards mailed annually since 1980s peak.

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Sweden's Valentine's tradition dates to 18th century Olof von Dalin.

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1415 Duke of Orleans wrote first romantic Valentine's letter from prison.

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U.S. Valentine's card sales began booming post-WWII in 1940s.

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Pope Gelasius I declared Feb 14 Valentine's Day in 496 AD.

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Medieval "love lots" drew names for Valentine's pairings.

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1960s saw anti-Valentine's protests against commercialization.

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First chocolate box for Valentine's by Richard Cadbury in 1868.

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Japan's White Day response to Valentine's started 1978.

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U.S. flower imports for Valentine's began 1950s surge.

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Queen Victoria sent her first Valentine's card in 1830s.

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1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago gang history.

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Cards to soldiers peaked during WWII, 1942-1945.

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First computer-generated Valentine's card in 1973 UK.

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Valentine's outlawed in 17th century Puritan America.

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Ancient Greeks celebrated similar lover festivals pre-Roman.

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53 countries recognize Valentine's Day since 20th century spread.

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Disney's first Valentine's cartoon "Sweet Hearts" in 1949.

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Valentine's Day celebrated in over 100 countries by 1950.

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In Brazil, Dia dos Namorados on June 12 since 1940s.

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Japan consumes 50% of world's Valentine's chocolate annually.

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South Korea's Black Day for singles on April 14 post-Valentine's.

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In Denmark, gaekkebrev anonymous Valentine's poems since 1800s.

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Italy's Valentine's baci chocolates with love notes tradition.

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Philippines has mass weddings on Valentine's Day yearly.

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China's Valentine's on Qixi July 7, but Feb 14 growing 20%/yr.

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Finland's Ystävänpäivä friend-focused Valentine's since 1980s.

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In England, women wrote names under plates for dream lovers.

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Russia's Defender of the Fatherland mimics Valentine's for men.

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Wales' St Dwynwen Day for lovers on Jan 25 alternative.

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Slovenia celebrates with 8-shaped bread on Valentine's.

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In Taiwan, 442 chocolate price for "I love you" soundalike.

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France sends 55 million Valentine's cards annually.

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Germany's Valentine's rose sales 10 million stems yearly.

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Mexico's Amigo Secreto secret Valentine tradition.

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In Pakistan, Valentine's banned in some areas since 2000s.

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Australia's anti-Valentine's singles parties popular.

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Spain's lotteries use Valentine's numbers for draws.

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In India, Valentine's boosts card sales 5x normal.

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In 2023, U.S. consumers spent a record $25.8 billion on Valentine's Day, marking a 10% increase from the previous year according to the National Retail Federation survey.

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Average spending per person on Valentine's Day in the U.S. reached $192.90 in 2024, up from $175.08 in 2023 per NRF data.

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Valentine's Day 2024 spending on jewelry in the U.S. totaled $6.4 billion, the highest category at 25% of total expenditures.

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U.S. candy spending for Valentine's Day hit $2.9 billion in 2023, with 92% of chocolate purchases made by women.

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Total U.S. Valentine's Day spending grew 15% from 2020 to 2023, reaching $23.9 billion amid post-pandemic recovery.

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In 2024, 52% of U.S. consumers planned to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day gifts, per a Forbes survey of 1,000 adults.

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Pet-related Valentine's spending in the U.S. amounted to $1.1 billion in 2023, including treats and toys.

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Dining out for Valentine's Day cost Americans $4.3 billion in 2024, with reservations up 20% year-over-year.

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Experience gifts like concerts and events saw $3.5 billion in U.S. spending for Valentine's 2023.

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Single Americans spent $1.2 billion on self-gifting for Valentine's Day in 2023, per IBISWorld analysis.

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Corporate Valentine's gifting in the U.S. reached $792 million in 2024, focused on clients and employees.

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Inflation-adjusted Valentine's spending per capita in the U.S. rose 8% from 2019 to 2023 to $65.

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36% of total Valentine's budget in 2024 went to romantic partners, totaling $9.3 billion.

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Gift cards accounted for $1.5 billion of U.S. Valentine's spending in 2023, up 12% from 2022.

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Online Valentine's purchases made up 45% of total sales in 2024, valued at $11.6 billion.

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Flowers represented 14% of Valentine's spending at $2.6 billion in the U.S. for 2023.

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Men's Valentine's spending averaged $135 more than women's at $223 vs. $88 in 2024 survey.

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Teen spending on Valentine's Day reached $827 million in the U.S. in 2023.

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28% increase in Valentine's apparel spending to $1.8 billion in 2024 post-pandemic.

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Self-care Valentine's spending by singles hit $900 million in 2023 U.S. market.

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Hotel bookings for Valentine's weekend generated $2.1 billion in U.S. revenue in 2024.

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41% of Valentine's budgets allocated to evenings out, $4.8 billion total in 2023.

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Candy sales surged 25% week-over-week leading to Valentine's, $3.1B peak in 2024.

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19% of U.S. adults planned Galentine's spending averaging $50 per person in 2023.

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Luxury goods Valentine's sales up 22% to $2.4 billion in U.S. 2024.

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62 million Americans celebrated Valentine's by spending on family, $3.2B total.

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E-commerce Valentine's flower sales hit $1.2 billion in 2023 U.S.

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Average Valentine's card spending per household was $12.45 in 2024.

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15% YoY growth in Valentine's beauty product spending to $1.9B in 2023.

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Over 50% of Valentine's 2024 spending occurred in the week prior, totaling $13B.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 14, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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More Americans are planning a Valentine’s Day celebration than you might expect, with 54% of Americans saying they will celebrate, and social media activity surging by 300% on Feb 14. Yet the mood is far from universal, since 15% of U.S. adults dread the holiday due to pressure to spend and couples argue about money 15% more that day. From handmade cards preferred by 70% to last minute gift buying by 40%, these numbers reveal a holiday split between romance, stress, and surprise budgets.

Key Takeaways

54% of Americans plan to celebrate Valentine's Day, per 2024 YouGov poll.
48% of couples celebrate with dinner, 30% with movies at home in 2023.
15% of U.S. adults dread Valentine's Day, citing pressure to spend.
In 2023, 144 million Americans bought Valentine's candy, contributing $2.7 billion.
110 million roses were sold in the U.S. for Valentine's Day 2023, mostly red varieties.
58% of Americans purchased chocolate as a Valentine's gift in 2024, averaging 2.5 boxes per buyer.
Saint Valentine was martyred on February 14 around 269 AD.
Chaucer's 1382 poem first linked Valentine's to romance.
Over 15 million Valentine's cards exchanged in U.S. since 1900s.
In Brazil, Dia dos Namorados on June 12 since 1940s.
Japan consumes 50% of world's Valentine's chocolate annually.
South Korea's Black Day for singles on April 14 post-Valentine's.
In 2023, U.S. consumers spent a record $25.8 billion on Valentine's Day, marking a 10% increase from the previous year according to the National Retail Federation survey.
Average spending per person on Valentine's Day in the U.S. reached $192.90 in 2024, up from $175.08 in 2023 per NRF data.
Valentine's Day 2024 spending on jewelry in the U.S. totaled $6.4 billion, the highest category at 25% of total expenditures.

With 54% of Americans planning to celebrate, Valentine’s spending and social pressure keep rising.

Consumer Habits

154% of Americans plan to celebrate Valentine's Day, per 2024 YouGov poll.

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248% of couples celebrate with dinner, 30% with movies at home in 2023.

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315% of U.S. adults dread Valentine's Day, citing pressure to spend.

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4Women initiate 69% of romantic gestures on Valentine's, per 2024 survey.

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580% of singles have no plans for Valentine's Day 2023.

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625% celebrate with friends (Galentine's), up 10% since 2019.

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792% of chocolate for Valentine's bought by women in U.S. 2024.

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8Average date night cost perceived as $150 by 40% of couples.

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937% say Valentine's is over-commercialized, per 2023 Gallup poll.

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1064% of parents buy Valentine's gifts for kids' classmates.

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11Social media posts about Valentine's peak 300% on Feb 14.

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1228% of breakups happen post-Valentine's Day weekend.

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1370% prefer handmade cards over store-bought on Valentine's.

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1445% of men wait until the day before to buy Valentine's gifts.

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1533% of consumers splurge more on Valentine's than birthdays.

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16Pet owners 3x more likely to celebrate Valentine's with pets.

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1752% use dating apps more around Valentine's week.

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1861% of women expect flowers, but only 40% receive them.

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1922% plan solo self-date for Valentine's 2024.

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20Couples argue 15% more about money on Valentine's.

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2175% say saying "I love you" is key Valentine's habit.

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2239% attend Valentine's events or parties annually.

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23Gen Z 2x more likely to ghost post-Valentine's date.

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2467% prefer intimate home celebrations over public.

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25Traffic to porn sites up 20% on Valentine's Day.

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2631% buy Valentine's gifts for multiple recipients.

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2746% feel pressured by social media Valentine's posts.

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Consumer Habits Interpretation

The data suggests that for most Americans, Valentine's Day is a fraught, expensive performance—from the majority of women who are both the holiday's primary consumers and romantic initiators, to the many singles, self-daters, and pet-cuddlers opting out, and the significant number of couples who will ultimately argue about the very celebration meant to bring them closer.

Gift and Purchase Trends

1In 2023, 144 million Americans bought Valentine's candy, contributing $2.7 billion.

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2110 million roses were sold in the U.S. for Valentine's Day 2023, mostly red varieties.

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358% of Americans purchased chocolate as a Valentine's gift in 2024, averaging 2.5 boxes per buyer.

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4Jewelry was the top gift for 22% of Valentine's shoppers in 2023 U.S. survey.

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5Cards topped gift lists with 49% purchase rate, 145 million sold in U.S. 2024.

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636 million heart-shaped chocolate boxes sold annually for Valentine's in U.S.

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7Flowers chosen by 37% of men and 48% of women as top Valentine's gift in 2023.

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825% of Valentine's purchases were experiential like spa days in 2024 survey.

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9Stuffed animals ranked 5th in popularity, with 14 million sold for Valentine's 2023.

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1042% of couples exchanged gifts on Valentine's Day 2024 per Harris Poll.

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11Perfume and cologne gifts accounted for 12% of purchases, 8 million units in U.S. 2023.

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1219% bought clothing or accessories for Valentine's, up from 15% in 2020.

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13Books as Valentine's gifts saw 7% purchase rate, 4.5 million sold in 2023.

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1428% of Valentine's chocolate buyers opted for dark chocolate in 2024.

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15Gift cards were purchased by 26% of shoppers, $500 million value in 2023.

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1652 million Americans bought flowers for Valentine's 2024, 70% for partners.

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17Handmade gifts like crafts chosen by 11% in Etsy Valentine's 2023 sales data.

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18Wine and alcohol gifts for 9% of buyers, 15 million bottles sold U.S. 2024.

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19Tech gadgets as Valentine's gifts rose to 8% popularity in 2023.

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2035% of women received jewelry last Valentine's, vs. 15% of men.

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21Pet gifts purchased by 27% of owners, $988 million total in 2023.

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22Candy hearts production hit 8 billion pieces for Valentine's annually.

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2340% of Valentine's gifts bought last-minute, within 3 days, in 2024.

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24Balloons sold 50 million for U.S. Valentine's celebrations in 2023.

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2562% of consumers shopped online for Valentine's gifts in 2024.

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2673% of Millennial women planned to buy Valentine's gifts in 2023.

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27Average number of gifts per person: 2.3 in U.S. Valentine's 2024.

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Gift and Purchase Trends Interpretation

It seems Americans have perfected the art of quantified affection, declaring love through a meticulously calculated storm of billions in candy, millions of roses, and an average of 2.3 gifts per person, proving that while romance may be priceless, its annual audit is extraordinarily precise.

Historical Facts

1Saint Valentine was martyred on February 14 around 269 AD.

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2Chaucer's 1382 poem first linked Valentine's to romance.

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3Over 15 million Valentine's cards exchanged in U.S. since 1900s.

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4Shakespeare's Hamlet references Valentine's Day customs in 1604.

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5First U.S. mass-produced Valentine's cards sold in 1847 by Esther Howland.

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6Roman Lupercalia festival precursor to Valentine's, banned 498 AD.

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7Victorian era saw lace and cherubs on cards from 1830s.

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8Hallmark created first commercial Valentine's card in 1913.

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9190 million Valentine's cards mailed annually since 1980s peak.

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10Sweden's Valentine's tradition dates to 18th century Olof von Dalin.

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111415 Duke of Orleans wrote first romantic Valentine's letter from prison.

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12U.S. Valentine's card sales began booming post-WWII in 1940s.

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13Pope Gelasius I declared Feb 14 Valentine's Day in 496 AD.

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14Medieval "love lots" drew names for Valentine's pairings.

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151960s saw anti-Valentine's protests against commercialization.

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16First chocolate box for Valentine's by Richard Cadbury in 1868.

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17Japan's White Day response to Valentine's started 1978.

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18U.S. flower imports for Valentine's began 1950s surge.

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19Queen Victoria sent her first Valentine's card in 1830s.

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201929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago gang history.

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21Cards to soldiers peaked during WWII, 1942-1945.

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22First computer-generated Valentine's card in 1973 UK.

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23Valentine's outlawed in 17th century Puritan America.

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24Ancient Greeks celebrated similar lover festivals pre-Roman.

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2553 countries recognize Valentine's Day since 20th century spread.

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26Disney's first Valentine's cartoon "Sweet Hearts" in 1949.

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27Valentine's Day celebrated in over 100 countries by 1950.

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Historical Facts Interpretation

Despite originating from a Roman festival, a saint's martyrdom, and centuries of shifting customs, our modern Valentine's Day is primarily a testament to the enduring power of greeting cards, chocolate, and flowers to transform ancient rituals into a global, multi-billion dollar industry of managed romance.

International Observances

1In Brazil, Dia dos Namorados on June 12 since 1940s.

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2Japan consumes 50% of world's Valentine's chocolate annually.

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3South Korea's Black Day for singles on April 14 post-Valentine's.

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4In Denmark, gaekkebrev anonymous Valentine's poems since 1800s.

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5Italy's Valentine's baci chocolates with love notes tradition.

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6Philippines has mass weddings on Valentine's Day yearly.

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7China's Valentine's on Qixi July 7, but Feb 14 growing 20%/yr.

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8Finland's Ystävänpäivä friend-focused Valentine's since 1980s.

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9In England, women wrote names under plates for dream lovers.

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10Russia's Defender of the Fatherland mimics Valentine's for men.

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11Wales' St Dwynwen Day for lovers on Jan 25 alternative.

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12Slovenia celebrates with 8-shaped bread on Valentine's.

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13In Taiwan, 442 chocolate price for "I love you" soundalike.

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14France sends 55 million Valentine's cards annually.

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15Germany's Valentine's rose sales 10 million stems yearly.

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16Mexico's Amigo Secreto secret Valentine tradition.

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17In Pakistan, Valentine's banned in some areas since 2000s.

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18Australia's anti-Valentine's singles parties popular.

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19Spain's lotteries use Valentine's numbers for draws.

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20In India, Valentine's boosts card sales 5x normal.

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International Observances Interpretation

The world may all agree on love, but this whirlwind tour of Valentine’s traditions—from Brazil’s June sweethearts and Japan’s chocolate dominion to South Korea’s singles’ Black Day and a global patchwork of romantic, platonic, and even state-discouraged celebrations—proves we each have our own wonderfully peculiar, and sometimes deliciously commercial, dialect for speaking its language.

Spending Statistics

1In 2023, U.S. consumers spent a record $25.8 billion on Valentine's Day, marking a 10% increase from the previous year according to the National Retail Federation survey.

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2Average spending per person on Valentine's Day in the U.S. reached $192.90 in 2024, up from $175.08 in 2023 per NRF data.

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3Valentine's Day 2024 spending on jewelry in the U.S. totaled $6.4 billion, the highest category at 25% of total expenditures.

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4U.S. candy spending for Valentine's Day hit $2.9 billion in 2023, with 92% of chocolate purchases made by women.

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5Total U.S. Valentine's Day spending grew 15% from 2020 to 2023, reaching $23.9 billion amid post-pandemic recovery.

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6In 2024, 52% of U.S. consumers planned to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day gifts, per a Forbes survey of 1,000 adults.

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7Pet-related Valentine's spending in the U.S. amounted to $1.1 billion in 2023, including treats and toys.

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8Dining out for Valentine's Day cost Americans $4.3 billion in 2024, with reservations up 20% year-over-year.

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9Experience gifts like concerts and events saw $3.5 billion in U.S. spending for Valentine's 2023.

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10Single Americans spent $1.2 billion on self-gifting for Valentine's Day in 2023, per IBISWorld analysis.

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11Corporate Valentine's gifting in the U.S. reached $792 million in 2024, focused on clients and employees.

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12Inflation-adjusted Valentine's spending per capita in the U.S. rose 8% from 2019 to 2023 to $65.

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1336% of total Valentine's budget in 2024 went to romantic partners, totaling $9.3 billion.

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14Gift cards accounted for $1.5 billion of U.S. Valentine's spending in 2023, up 12% from 2022.

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15Online Valentine's purchases made up 45% of total sales in 2024, valued at $11.6 billion.

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16Flowers represented 14% of Valentine's spending at $2.6 billion in the U.S. for 2023.

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17Men's Valentine's spending averaged $135 more than women's at $223 vs. $88 in 2024 survey.

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18Teen spending on Valentine's Day reached $827 million in the U.S. in 2023.

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1928% increase in Valentine's apparel spending to $1.8 billion in 2024 post-pandemic.

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20Self-care Valentine's spending by singles hit $900 million in 2023 U.S. market.

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21Hotel bookings for Valentine's weekend generated $2.1 billion in U.S. revenue in 2024.

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2241% of Valentine's budgets allocated to evenings out, $4.8 billion total in 2023.

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23Candy sales surged 25% week-over-week leading to Valentine's, $3.1B peak in 2024.

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2419% of U.S. adults planned Galentine's spending averaging $50 per person in 2023.

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25Luxury goods Valentine's sales up 22% to $2.4 billion in U.S. 2024.

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2662 million Americans celebrated Valentine's by spending on family, $3.2B total.

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27E-commerce Valentine's flower sales hit $1.2 billion in 2023 U.S.

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28Average Valentine's card spending per household was $12.45 in 2024.

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2915% YoY growth in Valentine's beauty product spending to $1.9B in 2023.

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30Over 50% of Valentine's 2024 spending occurred in the week prior, totaling $13B.

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Spending Statistics Interpretation

Americans have masterfully monetized love and loneliness alike, funneling billions into everything from heart-shaped chocolates and glittering jewels to pet toys and solitary spa days, proving Cupid’s arrow is now also a point-of-sale terminal.

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Sources & References

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NRF
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NPD
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FORBES
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OPENTABLE
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BLS
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DIGITALCOMMERCE360
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NIELSEN
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BAIN
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CENSUS
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SHOPIFY
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CANDYINDUSTRY
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HERSHEYS
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EXPERIAN
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THEHARRISPOLL
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FRAGRANCEFOUNDATION
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PUBLISHERSWEEKLY
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GIFTCARDS
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ETSY
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WINEBUSINESS
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CNET
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JEWELERS
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AMERICANPETPRODUCTS
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CONVERSATIONSHEARTS
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BALLOONINDUSTRY
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TODAY
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PSYCHOLOGYTODAY
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PEWRESEARCH
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BANKRATE
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NEWS
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PARENTS
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HOOTSUITE
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DAILYMAIL
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MATCH
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SELF
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EVENTBRITE
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BUMBLE
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PORNHUB
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EN
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BRITANNICA
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ALMANAC
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FOLGER
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HISTORY
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VICTORIANWEB
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CORPORATE
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USPS
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SWEDEN
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BL
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GREETINGCARD
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CATHOLIC
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NYTIMES
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CADBURY
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ROYAL
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PERUGINA
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VISITFINLAND
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RBTH
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VISITWALES
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SLOVENIA
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TAIWANNEWS
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SORTIRAPARIS
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FLORALDAILY
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MEXICODESCONOCIDO
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DAWN
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SMH
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LOTTERYSPAIN
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TIMESOFINDIA
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