Valentine’s day 2023: Card companies are the first to start celebrating Valentine’s Day. Many people think so. The real truth is different.
1/6Did the greetings card company really start celebrating Valentine’s Day? Many people think so. But a little history will show that the truth is different. (REUTERS)
2/6Since the Victorian era, it has been customary to give small ‘notes’, handmade items, to loved ones on February 14th. However, this tradition began to rise in the middle of the 19th century. (REUTERS)
3/6As the postal system improved, they started the new system. Such romantic ‘notes’ could be sent anonymously to their dowagers. Since then, a new way of expressing love or affection has begun. (REUTERS)
4/6However, since the 19th century, various business organizations have become active on Valentine’s Day. In 1868, Richard Cadbury created heart-shaped chocolates. Sales also start from this day. (REUTERS)
5/6In 1849, mass-produced greetings cards first entered the American market. Hallmark Company which later began selling in 1913. (REUTERS)
6/6According to a 2015 survey, 66 percent of Americans think that February 14th is a time when businessmen trade excessively. But in 2018, Americans spent about 20.1 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day! As a result, buyers do not go any less! (REUTERS)
