Some things you might like to know about St Valentine's Day
- Above is a picture of one of the almost 224 million red roses that will be sold for Friday, with the majority being given by a man to a woman, although other variations do occur. Some people even buy roses to give to themselves on Valentine’s day.
- The number you are given has significance too. A single rose shows devotion or gratitude; two asks the question ‘will you marry me?’; six acknowledges the need to be loved; eleven tells of a deep and abiding love, whilst if you receive thirteen they will be from an unknown admirer.!
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