Personal connections and romantic relationships embody the spirit of Valentine’s Day, but it’s also known in the U.S. as a major gift-giving holiday. Bouquets of flowers, boxes of chocolates and outings to high-end restaurants are ubiquitous gifts commonly associated with Feb. 14, but changing trends and demands set each year apart from the others. Below are some of the statistics that defined Valentine’s Day 2017.
Sources: www.houstonassetmgmt.com/news-info; nrf.com/news/how-valentines-day-is-evolving; www.offers.com/blog/post/valentines-day-survey-2017/#closed-modal

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