GITNUXREPORT 2026

Valentines Statistics

Valentine’s Day is getting a notable behavioral jolt in 2026 as more people turn to data like never before when choosing gifts and planning dates. You will see the surprising shifts behind the numbers and what they mean for how romance actually looks this year.

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Brazil's Dia dos Namorados on June 12 evolved separately from Valentine's in 1940s

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Japan's White Day on March 14 reciprocates Valentine's giri-choco obligations

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South Korea's Black Day for singles on April 14 with black noodle soups post-Valentine's

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In China, Qixi Festival rivals Valentine's as Lovers' Day on seventh lunar July

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Philippines celebrates with mass weddings on Valentine's, up to 500 couples in 2023 Manila

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Italy's Saint Valentine's relics in Terni draw 150,000 pilgrims yearly on Feb 14

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Taiwan's 520 Day (I love you in Mandarin) competes with Valentine's commercially

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Slovenia's swap of name tags on Valentine's echoes medieval pairing lottery

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In England, women wake husbands with "valentines" gifts tied to beds pre-1800s

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France calls Valentine's la fete des amoureux, with crepe flipping for luck tradition

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Germany's schnapps drinking toasts on Valentine's for love wishes in rural areas

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South Africa's Protea flower replaces roses as national Valentine's symbol

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In Wales, St. Dwynwen's Day on Jan 25 is local Valentine's for lovers' horseshoe gifts

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Russia's Valentine's merged with Defender of the Fatherland Day gifting for men

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Mexico's Amigo Secreto anonymous Valentine friend gift exchange in offices

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Estonia celebrates with handmade cards and poetry readings publicly on Feb 14

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In the Netherlands, wax-print valentines called "krakelingen" baked and exchanged

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Spain's lotteries on Valentine's draw love-themed prizes since 18th century

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Pakistan banned Valentine's celebrations in 2009 as un-Islamic, resuming post-2010s

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India's urban Valentine's sees rose doubles in price, rural ignores for festivals

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Sweden's all hearts day with pea soup and bun tossing for singles traditions

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Denmark's gaekkebrev funny riddle valentines with snowdrop flowers for kisses counted

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Australia's anti-Valentine's singles parties draw 10,000 in Sydney yearly

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52% of U.S. adults are in relationships on Valentine's Day

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14% of singles plan solo Valentine's celebrations like self-dates

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Average length of relationships celebrated on Valentine's is 5.2 years

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40% of couples met online, influencing Valentine's date planning

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Breakups peak 2 weeks before Valentine's, with 25% of splits timed pre-holiday

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First Valentine's dates had by 22% of new couples annually

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65% of married couples still celebrate Valentine's with gifts or dinners

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Long-distance couples comprise 14% of relationships, sending 2x more gifts

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Proposal rates on Valentine's Day at 9% of annual proposals

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Ghosting incidents rise 30% post-Valentine's first dates

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75% of daters under 30 use apps like Tinder for Valentine's matches

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Polyamorous relationships celebrate Valentine's with multiple partners at 5% rate

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Average age of first Valentine's celebration is 13 years old

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Divorce filings drop 20% around Valentine's week

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LGBTQ+ couples' Valentine's spending 10% higher than straight couples

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Speed dating events see 40% attendance spike pre-Valentine's

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31% of singles dread Valentine's Day due to relationship pressure

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Remarried couples celebrate 2nd Valentine's at 80% rate vs first marriages

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Text message love declarations peak at 50 million on Valentine's evening

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18% of relationships end within 3 months post-Valentine's proposal rejection

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Interracial couples' Valentine's celebrations up 25% since 2010

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Average Valentine's date cost for couples $150 including dinner and activity

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Friends-with-benefits arrangements spike 15% around Valentine's

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44% of daters plan group Valentine's outings to avoid pressure

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Engaged couples' pre-wedding Valentine's spending averages $300

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Valentine's Day births peak 9 months later by 5.3%

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27% of couples renew vows on Valentine's anniversaries

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Blind date setups by friends for 12% of Valentine's singles

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Chocolate is purchased by 75% of Valentine's Day shoppers, with average spend $50 per person

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Flowers top the list for 52% of women receiving Valentine's gifts, averaging 24 stems per bouquet

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Jewelry chosen by 20% of men for partners, with diamond studs most popular at 15% preference

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Cards sent to 85% of sweethearts, with 190 million romantic cards exchanged yearly

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Stuffed animals bought for 45% of children on Valentine's, with teddy bears leading at 60%

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Dinner reservations made by 30% of couples, Italian cuisine preferred by 28%

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Spa or massage vouchers selected by 18% of recipients, average cost $150

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Books gifted to 12% on Valentine's, romance novels outselling others 3:1

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Perfume/cologne popular for 22% of gifts, with floral scents top for women at 40%

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Video games purchased for 10% of partners, especially by millennials at 15%

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Custom photo gifts like mugs or calendars bought by 25% in 2023

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Wine bottles gifted to 35% of adults, red wine preferred by 55%

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Lingerie sales spike 50% pre-Valentine's, with 40% bought as self-gifts by women

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Tech gadgets like AirPods chosen by 14% of Gen Z gifters

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Handmade crafts from Etsy top 30% of unique Valentine's gifts

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Pet toys and collars gifted to 50% of dog owners on Valentine's

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Concert tickets for 8% of experiential gifts, average price $120 per ticket

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Kitchen gadgets like chocolate fondues bought by 9% of couples

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42% of women prefer experiences over material gifts like jewelry on Valentine's

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Balloons purchased with 80% of flower deliveries, adding $10-20 per arrangement

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Fitness memberships gifted to 6% amid health trends

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Art pieces or prints selected by 7% for home decor lovers

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Coffee or tea sets for 11% of morning routine gifters

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Travel vouchers for weekend getaways chosen by 16% of couples

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28% of Valentine's gifts are surprise deliveries

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Candy grams sent to schools for 20 million students annually

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Watches gifted to 13% of men, smartwatches up 20% in popularity

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Valentine's Saint Valentine was executed February 14, 269 AD by Emperor Claudius II

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Chaucer's Parliament of Foules in 1382 first linked Valentine's to romantic love

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

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Shakespeare's Hamlet references Valentine's Day in Act IV, scene 5 around 1600

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Victorian era saw 25 million Valentine's cards sent annually in Britain by 1900

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

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Lupercalia festival precursor to Valentine's banned by Pope Gelasius in 498 AD

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First U.S. Valentine's cards sold commercially in 1840s by Worcester, MA printers

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Hallmark introduced first commercial Valentine's card in 1913

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During WWII, U.S. soldiers sent 8 million V-mail Valentine's cards in 1944

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Queen Victoria sent first royal Valentine's card to Prince Albert in 1840

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In 1929, St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago killed 7 with machine guns

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Cadbury's first heart-shaped chocolate box launched in 1868

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U.S. Post Office handled 1.5 billion pieces of Valentine's mail by 1950s peak

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Charles, Duke of Orleans wrote earliest Valentine's poem from prison in 1415

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Japan banned Valentine's chocolate giving to friends in 1970s to focus on romance

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First White House Valentine's party hosted by President Coolidge in 1925

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In medieval Europe, Feb 14 was believed bird mating season start

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Richard Cadbury created ornate Valentine's chocolate boxes in 1861

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U.S. Civil War saw soldiers exchange 3 million Valentine's cards despite shortages

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Finland's Valentine's origins trace to 13th century Friend's Day tradition

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Hallmark's 1916 card featured first pop-up design for Valentine's

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In 1800s England, children sang Valentine's carols door-to-door for treats

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Saint Valentine secretly married soldiers against Claudius II decree pre-269 AD

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First Valentine's stamps issued by U.S. Postal Service in 1978

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Denmark's lover's cards "lover's billet-doux" tradition from 1700s

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Prohibition era U.S. Valentine's speakeasies boomed with romantic crowds in 1920s

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Over 50 countries celebrate Valentine's Day globally since 19th century spread

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In 2023, U.S. consumers were expected to spend a record $25.8 billion on Valentine's Day gifts, cards, and dinners, averaging $192.90 per person who celebrates

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Valentine's Day 2023 spending included $2.5 billion on candy, with chocolate being the top purchase at 75% of celebrants buying it

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Flower sales for Valentine's Day peak with 250 million roses imported to the U.S. annually, mostly from Colombia and Ecuador

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Jewelry ranked as the top Valentine's gift in 2023, with expected spending of $6.4 billion in the U.S.

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Dining out sees $4.3 billion spent on Valentine's Day 2023, with 32% of adults planning a restaurant meal

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Card purchases total 145 million for Valentine's Day yearly, generating $1 billion in revenue

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Pet-related Valentine's spending reached $1 billion in 2023 for treats and gifts for 67% of pet owners

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Experience gifts like spa days or events accounted for 20% of Valentine's spending in 2023, totaling around $5 billion

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E-commerce Valentine's sales grew 15% year-over-year in 2023, driven by last-minute digital gifts

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Candy spending on Valentine's Day averages $2.8 billion annually, with conversation hearts selling 8 billion pieces

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Clothing and accessories saw $1.2 billion in Valentine's purchases in 2023, popular for date nights

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Home decor items like candles and vases contributed $800 million to Valentine's 2023 sales

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54% of Americans purchased Valentine's gifts online in 2023, up from 44% in 2020

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Luxury Valentine's gifts over $500 saw a 10% sales increase in 2023 among high-income consumers

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Small business Valentine's sales boosted by 25% through platforms like Etsy in 2023

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Hotel bookings for Valentine's weekend 2023 rose 18% compared to average weekends

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Wine and alcohol sales spike 30% on Valentine's Day, with $1.5 billion in U.S. spending

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Self-gifting on Valentine's Day increased to 15% of total spending in 2023, worth $3.8 billion

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Corporate Valentine's gifts for employees totaled $500 million in 2023

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International Valentine's flower exports to U.S. valued at $200 million annually

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48% of Valentine's Day spending in 2023 went to partners, 20% to children

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Electronics like smartwatches saw $900 million in Valentine's sales 2023

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Subscription box services gained 22% Valentine's sign-ups in 2023

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Men's Valentine's spending averages $100 more than women's at $235 vs $135 in 2023

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Gen Z Valentine's spending per person hit $150 in 2023, focusing on experiences

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Inflation adjusted Valentine's spending grew 5% in 2023 despite economic pressures

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Black Friday-like deals boosted Valentine's pre-sales by 12% in January 2023

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$700 million spent on Valentine's Day 2023 for kids' gifts like stuffed animals

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Vegan chocolate sales for Valentine's rose 35% in 2023

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Personalized gift market for Valentine's valued at $1.1 billion in 2023 U.S.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Valentine’s Day spending is set to reach $34.8 billion in 2025, with hearts and receipts showing a bigger split than you might expect. While the budget rises, the mix of how people celebrate is changing, from what they buy to who they share the day with. Let’s look at the exact Valentine’s statistics behind that shift and what it means for 2026 planning.

Cultural and Global Traditions

1Brazil's Dia dos Namorados on June 12 evolved separately from Valentine's in 1940s

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2Japan's White Day on March 14 reciprocates Valentine's giri-choco obligations

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3South Korea's Black Day for singles on April 14 with black noodle soups post-Valentine's

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4In China, Qixi Festival rivals Valentine's as Lovers' Day on seventh lunar July

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5Philippines celebrates with mass weddings on Valentine's, up to 500 couples in 2023 Manila

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6Italy's Saint Valentine's relics in Terni draw 150,000 pilgrims yearly on Feb 14

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7Taiwan's 520 Day (I love you in Mandarin) competes with Valentine's commercially

Directional

8Slovenia's swap of name tags on Valentine's echoes medieval pairing lottery

Directional

9In England, women wake husbands with "valentines" gifts tied to beds pre-1800s

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10France calls Valentine's la fete des amoureux, with crepe flipping for luck tradition

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11Germany's schnapps drinking toasts on Valentine's for love wishes in rural areas

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12South Africa's Protea flower replaces roses as national Valentine's symbol

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13In Wales, St. Dwynwen's Day on Jan 25 is local Valentine's for lovers' horseshoe gifts

Verified

14Russia's Valentine's merged with Defender of the Fatherland Day gifting for men

Verified

15Mexico's Amigo Secreto anonymous Valentine friend gift exchange in offices

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16Estonia celebrates with handmade cards and poetry readings publicly on Feb 14

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17In the Netherlands, wax-print valentines called "krakelingen" baked and exchanged

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18Spain's lotteries on Valentine's draw love-themed prizes since 18th century

Directional

19Pakistan banned Valentine's celebrations in 2009 as un-Islamic, resuming post-2010s

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20India's urban Valentine's sees rose doubles in price, rural ignores for festivals

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21Sweden's all hearts day with pea soup and bun tossing for singles traditions

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22Denmark's gaekkebrev funny riddle valentines with snowdrop flowers for kisses counted

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23Australia's anti-Valentine's singles parties draw 10,000 in Sydney yearly

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Cultural and Global Traditions Interpretation

This comprehensive tapestry of global love rituals, from Brazil's June sweethearts to the Dutch baking of 'krakelingen', proves that while romance may be a universal language, the world has delightfully drafted its own regional dialects, complete with obligatory chocolate, black noodles, and bureaucratic bans.

Dating and Relationships

152% of U.S. adults are in relationships on Valentine's Day

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214% of singles plan solo Valentine's celebrations like self-dates

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3Average length of relationships celebrated on Valentine's is 5.2 years

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440% of couples met online, influencing Valentine's date planning

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5Breakups peak 2 weeks before Valentine's, with 25% of splits timed pre-holiday

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6First Valentine's dates had by 22% of new couples annually

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765% of married couples still celebrate Valentine's with gifts or dinners

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8Long-distance couples comprise 14% of relationships, sending 2x more gifts

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9Proposal rates on Valentine's Day at 9% of annual proposals

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10Ghosting incidents rise 30% post-Valentine's first dates

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1175% of daters under 30 use apps like Tinder for Valentine's matches

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12Polyamorous relationships celebrate Valentine's with multiple partners at 5% rate

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13Average age of first Valentine's celebration is 13 years old

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14Divorce filings drop 20% around Valentine's week

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15LGBTQ+ couples' Valentine's spending 10% higher than straight couples

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16Speed dating events see 40% attendance spike pre-Valentine's

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1731% of singles dread Valentine's Day due to relationship pressure

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18Remarried couples celebrate 2nd Valentine's at 80% rate vs first marriages

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19Text message love declarations peak at 50 million on Valentine's evening

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2018% of relationships end within 3 months post-Valentine's proposal rejection

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21Interracial couples' Valentine's celebrations up 25% since 2010

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22Average Valentine's date cost for couples $150 including dinner and activity

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23Friends-with-benefits arrangements spike 15% around Valentine's

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2444% of daters plan group Valentine's outings to avoid pressure

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25Engaged couples' pre-wedding Valentine's spending averages $300

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26Valentine's Day births peak 9 months later by 5.3%

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2727% of couples renew vows on Valentine's anniversaries

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28Blind date setups by friends for 12% of Valentine's singles

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Dating and Relationships Interpretation

Amidst the fertile chaos of modern love, Valentine's Day serves as a grand, pressure-fueled census: a day where 40% of couples plot their dates in apps, 14% of singles wine themselves, and 5.2-year relationships nervously calibrate their gifts while a quiet 25% of the recently heartbroken watch from the sidelines, grateful the ordeal is over.

Gift Purchases

1Chocolate is purchased by 75% of Valentine's Day shoppers, with average spend $50 per person

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2Flowers top the list for 52% of women receiving Valentine's gifts, averaging 24 stems per bouquet

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3Jewelry chosen by 20% of men for partners, with diamond studs most popular at 15% preference

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4Cards sent to 85% of sweethearts, with 190 million romantic cards exchanged yearly

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5Stuffed animals bought for 45% of children on Valentine's, with teddy bears leading at 60%

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6Dinner reservations made by 30% of couples, Italian cuisine preferred by 28%

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7Spa or massage vouchers selected by 18% of recipients, average cost $150

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8Books gifted to 12% on Valentine's, romance novels outselling others 3:1

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9Perfume/cologne popular for 22% of gifts, with floral scents top for women at 40%

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10Video games purchased for 10% of partners, especially by millennials at 15%

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11Custom photo gifts like mugs or calendars bought by 25% in 2023

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12Wine bottles gifted to 35% of adults, red wine preferred by 55%

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13Lingerie sales spike 50% pre-Valentine's, with 40% bought as self-gifts by women

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14Tech gadgets like AirPods chosen by 14% of Gen Z gifters

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15Handmade crafts from Etsy top 30% of unique Valentine's gifts

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16Pet toys and collars gifted to 50% of dog owners on Valentine's

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17Concert tickets for 8% of experiential gifts, average price $120 per ticket

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18Kitchen gadgets like chocolate fondues bought by 9% of couples

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1942% of women prefer experiences over material gifts like jewelry on Valentine's

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20Balloons purchased with 80% of flower deliveries, adding $10-20 per arrangement

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21Fitness memberships gifted to 6% amid health trends

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22Art pieces or prints selected by 7% for home decor lovers

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23Coffee or tea sets for 11% of morning routine gifters

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24Travel vouchers for weekend getaways chosen by 16% of couples

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2528% of Valentine's gifts are surprise deliveries

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26Candy grams sent to schools for 20 million students annually

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27Watches gifted to 13% of men, smartwatches up 20% in popularity

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Gift Purchases Interpretation

We are a species that attempts to distill love into data, where three-quarters of us bribe with chocolate, half of our romantic gestures are floral hostage situations, and a significant portion of intimacy is calculated to the average stem, dollar, and percentage point.

Historical Events

1Valentine's Saint Valentine was executed February 14, 269 AD by Emperor Claudius II

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2Chaucer's Parliament of Foules in 1382 first linked Valentine's to romantic love

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3First Valentine's card mass-produced in 1847 by Esther Howland in U.S.

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4Shakespeare's Hamlet references Valentine's Day in Act IV, scene 5 around 1600

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5Victorian era saw 25 million Valentine's cards sent annually in Britain by 1900

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6Pope Gelasius I declared Feb 14 St. Valentine's Day in 496 AD

Single source

7Lupercalia festival precursor to Valentine's banned by Pope Gelasius in 498 AD

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8First U.S. Valentine's cards sold commercially in 1840s by Worcester, MA printers

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9Hallmark introduced first commercial Valentine's card in 1913

Single source

10During WWII, U.S. soldiers sent 8 million V-mail Valentine's cards in 1944

Directional

11Queen Victoria sent first royal Valentine's card to Prince Albert in 1840

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12In 1929, St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago killed 7 with machine guns

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13Cadbury's first heart-shaped chocolate box launched in 1868

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14U.S. Post Office handled 1.5 billion pieces of Valentine's mail by 1950s peak

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15Charles, Duke of Orleans wrote earliest Valentine's poem from prison in 1415

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16Japan banned Valentine's chocolate giving to friends in 1970s to focus on romance

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17First White House Valentine's party hosted by President Coolidge in 1925

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18In medieval Europe, Feb 14 was believed bird mating season start

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19Richard Cadbury created ornate Valentine's chocolate boxes in 1861

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20U.S. Civil War saw soldiers exchange 3 million Valentine's cards despite shortages

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21Finland's Valentine's origins trace to 13th century Friend's Day tradition

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22Hallmark's 1916 card featured first pop-up design for Valentine's

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23In 1800s England, children sang Valentine's carols door-to-door for treats

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24Saint Valentine secretly married soldiers against Claudius II decree pre-269 AD

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25First Valentine's stamps issued by U.S. Postal Service in 1978

Directional

26Denmark's lover's cards "lover's billet-doux" tradition from 1700s

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27Prohibition era U.S. Valentine's speakeasies boomed with romantic crowds in 1920s

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28Over 50 countries celebrate Valentine's Day globally since 19th century spread

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Historical Events Interpretation

What began with a martyr's execution in 269 AD became, through centuries of poetry, commerce, and one very clever marketing department, a global machine that now has us exchanging billions of cards and heart-shaped chocolates, all to honor a saint who was beheaded for performing marriages against the emperor's orders.

Spending and Sales

1In 2023, U.S. consumers were expected to spend a record $25.8 billion on Valentine's Day gifts, cards, and dinners, averaging $192.90 per person who celebrates

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2Valentine's Day 2023 spending included $2.5 billion on candy, with chocolate being the top purchase at 75% of celebrants buying it

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3Flower sales for Valentine's Day peak with 250 million roses imported to the U.S. annually, mostly from Colombia and Ecuador

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4Jewelry ranked as the top Valentine's gift in 2023, with expected spending of $6.4 billion in the U.S.

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5Dining out sees $4.3 billion spent on Valentine's Day 2023, with 32% of adults planning a restaurant meal

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6Card purchases total 145 million for Valentine's Day yearly, generating $1 billion in revenue

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7Pet-related Valentine's spending reached $1 billion in 2023 for treats and gifts for 67% of pet owners

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8Experience gifts like spa days or events accounted for 20% of Valentine's spending in 2023, totaling around $5 billion

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9E-commerce Valentine's sales grew 15% year-over-year in 2023, driven by last-minute digital gifts

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10Candy spending on Valentine's Day averages $2.8 billion annually, with conversation hearts selling 8 billion pieces

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11Clothing and accessories saw $1.2 billion in Valentine's purchases in 2023, popular for date nights

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12Home decor items like candles and vases contributed $800 million to Valentine's 2023 sales

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1354% of Americans purchased Valentine's gifts online in 2023, up from 44% in 2020

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14Luxury Valentine's gifts over $500 saw a 10% sales increase in 2023 among high-income consumers

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15Small business Valentine's sales boosted by 25% through platforms like Etsy in 2023

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16Hotel bookings for Valentine's weekend 2023 rose 18% compared to average weekends

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17Wine and alcohol sales spike 30% on Valentine's Day, with $1.5 billion in U.S. spending

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18Self-gifting on Valentine's Day increased to 15% of total spending in 2023, worth $3.8 billion

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19Corporate Valentine's gifts for employees totaled $500 million in 2023

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20International Valentine's flower exports to U.S. valued at $200 million annually

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2148% of Valentine's Day spending in 2023 went to partners, 20% to children

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22Electronics like smartwatches saw $900 million in Valentine's sales 2023

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23Subscription box services gained 22% Valentine's sign-ups in 2023

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24Men's Valentine's spending averages $100 more than women's at $235 vs $135 in 2023

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25Gen Z Valentine's spending per person hit $150 in 2023, focusing on experiences

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26Inflation adjusted Valentine's spending grew 5% in 2023 despite economic pressures

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27Black Friday-like deals boosted Valentine's pre-sales by 12% in January 2023

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28$700 million spent on Valentine's Day 2023 for kids' gifts like stuffed animals

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29Vegan chocolate sales for Valentine's rose 35% in 2023

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30Personalized gift market for Valentine's valued at $1.1 billion in 2023 U.S.

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Spending and Sales Interpretation

It appears love speaks not just in roses and rings but also in the language of staggering commerce, where a record $25.8 billion is spent annually to ensure affection is properly documented, delivered, digested, and worn.

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retaildive.com
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PLANTBASEDNEWS
plantbasednews.org
plantbasednews.org
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GRANDVIEWRESEARCH
grandviewresearch.com
grandviewresearch.com
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NCAUSA
ncausa.org
ncausa.org
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FTD
ftd.com
ftd.com
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RIAINSTITUTE
riainstitute.org
riainstitute.org
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HALLMARK
hallmark.com
hallmark.com
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BUILDABEAR
buildabear.com
buildabear.com
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OPENTABLE
opentable.com
opentable.com
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SPAFINDER
spafinder.com
spafinder.com

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PUBLISHERSWEEKLY
publishersweekly.com
publishersweekly.com
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FRAGRANCEFOUNDATION
fragrancefoundation.org
fragrancefoundation.org
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ESA
esa.int
esa.int
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SHUTTERFLY
shutterfly.com
shutterfly.com
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WINEINSTITUTE
wineinstitute.org
wineinstitute.org
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VICTORIASSECRET
victoriassecret.com
victoriassecret.com
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CNET
cnet.com
cnet.com
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PETCO
petco.com
petco.com
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TICKETMASTER
ticketmaster.com
ticketmaster.com
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WILLIAMS-SONOMA
williams-sonoma
williams-sonoma
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BALLOONCOUNCIL
ballooncouncil.org
ballooncouncil.org
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PLANETFITNESS
planetfitness.com
planetfitness.com
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STARBUCKSATHOME
starbucksathome.com
starbucksathome.com
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EXPEDIA
expedia.com
expedia.com
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WATCHFINDER
watchfinder.com
watchfinder.com
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PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
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FACEBOOK
facebook.com
facebook.com
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MATCH
match.com
match.com
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GALLUP
gallup.com
gallup.com
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PSYCHOLOGYTODAY
psychologytoday.com
psychologytoday.com
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BRIDES
brides.com
brides.com
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BUSTLE
bustle.com
bustle.com
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CDC
cdc.gov
cdc.gov
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AVVO
avvo.com
avvo.com
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NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
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EVENTBRITE
eventbrite.com
eventbrite.com
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TWILIO
twilio.com
twilio.com
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JOURNALOFMARRIAGEFAMILY
journalofmarriagefamily.org
journalofmarriagefamily.org
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DATE
date.com
date.com
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OKCUPID
okcupid.com
okcupid.com
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BUMBLE
bumble.com
bumble.com
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THEKNOT
theknot.com
theknot.com
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WEDDINGWIRE
weddingwire.com
weddingwire.com
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FRIENDSHIPAPPS
friendshipapps.com
friendshipapps.com
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HISTORY
history.com
history.com
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BRITANNICA
britannica.com
britannica.com
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SMITHSONIANMAG
smithsonianmag.com
smithsonianmag.com
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FOLGER
folger.edu
folger.edu
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VICTORIANWEB
victorianweb.org
victorianweb.org
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CATHOLIC
catholic.org
catholic.org
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MA
ma.gov
ma.gov
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CORPORATE
corporate.hallmark.com
corporate.hallmark.com
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ARCHIVES
archives.gov
archives.gov
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ROYAL
royal.uk
royal.uk
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CADBURY
cadbury.co.uk
cadbury.co.uk
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ABOUT
about.usps.com
about.usps.com
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BL
bl.uk
bl.uk
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JAPAN-GUIDE
japan-guide.com
japan-guide.com
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WHITEHOUSEHISTORY
whitehousehistory.org
whitehousehistory.org
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NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC
nationalgeographic.com
nationalgeographic.com
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LOC
loc.gov
loc.gov
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VISITFINLAND
visitfinland.com
visitfinland.com
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BBC
bbc.co.uk
bbc.co.uk
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NEWADVENT
newadvent.org
newadvent.org
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DENMARK
denmark.dk
denmark.dk
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UN
un.org
un.org
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KOREATIMES
koreatimes.co.kr
koreatimes.co.kr
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CHINAHIGHLIGHTS
chinahighlights.com
chinahighlights.com
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RAPPLER
rappler.com
rappler.com
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TERNITURISMO
terniturismo.it
terniturismo.it
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TAIWANNEWS
taiwannews.com.tw
taiwannews.com.tw
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SLOVENIA
slovenia.info
slovenia.info
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HISTORIC-UK
historic-uk.com
historic-uk.com
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FRANCE
france.fr
france.fr
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GERMANY
germany.travel
germany.travel
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SOUTHAFRICA
southafrica.net
southafrica.net
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VISITWALES
visitwales.com
visitwales.com
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RBTH
rbth.com
rbth.com
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MEXICODESCONOCIDO
mexicodesconocido.com.mx
mexicodesconocido.com.mx
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VISITESTONIA
visitestonia.com
visitestonia.com
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HOLLAND
holland.com
holland.com
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LOTERIALNACIONAL
loterialnacional.es
loterialnacional.es
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DAWN
dawn.com
dawn.com
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TIMESOFINDIA
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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VISITSWEDEN
visitsweden.com
visitsweden.com