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Are You a Valentine's Day Expert?
Test Your Valentine's Day Knowledge
Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! Today is the day for love and romance, heart-shaped chocolates and candlelit dinners.
What do you really know about Valentine's Day? Here are some fun trivia questions to test your knowledge.
- When was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message written, and from where?
- When was February 14th first declared as Valentine's Day?
- Who invented the first Valentine's Day candy box?
- What is the average number of marriage proposals on Valentine's Day each year?
- How much on average is spent on chocolate in America for Valentine's Day each year?
- How many roses are sold on Valentine's Day each year?
- How many Valentine's Day greeting cards are purchased in the U.S. each year?
- How many people typically purchase Valentines for their pets?
- If you send a snarky insult on Valentine's Day, what kind of "greeting" are you sending?
- What year were the popular "conversation Sweethearts" not available?
Ready for the answers?
- The oldest-known Valentine was in 1415, sent by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife from the Tower of London where he was imprisoned.
- Valentine's Day was declared an official holiday in 1537 by King Henry VIII.
- English entrepreneur and chocolate-maker Richard Cadbury created the first heart-shaped box of chocolates.
- 220,000
- It is estimated that over $1 billion is spent in the U.S. each year for Valentine's Day.
- 189 million
- Approximately 1 billion
- 9 million
- Insulting Valentine's messages are known as "Vinegar Valentines."
- The ever-popular "Conversation Hearts" were unavailable in 2019 after their manufacturer Necco declared bankruptcy in 2018. Thankfully, the Spangler Candy Company purchased the rights, and the candies returned in 2020.
How'd you do?
Whether you are celebrating with your beau, your best friends, your pets, or your neighbors, we wish you a day full of love!
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Your Guide to Last-Minute Holiday Shopping in Spokane
Still need the perfect gift for that special someone on your shopping list? Our real estate agents are happy to help.
We're always in favor of supporting local businesses whenever we can. Here in Spokane, we're very lucky to have a ton of great options when it comes to shopping local. Be sure to check out these amazing locally owned businesses in the Spokane area when you need a last-minute gift.
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Holiday Events Throughout Spokane
Whether or not the snow flies in time for the holidays, Spokane offers endless opportunities to get into the holiday spirit.
Our real estate agents are excited to share their favorite holiday happenings in Spokane this season. From light displays and parades to craft markets and musical events, there's a lot to look forward to in Spokane during the holidays. Be sure to check out these upcoming events!
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Staging Tips for the Holiday Season
Does selling your home during the holidays mean that you're doomed to spend the season with no decorations?
Fortunately, our real estate agents know that the answer is "no." Holiday decorations are encouraged when you're selling your home, but it's important to treat them as part of your home's staging. Here's what you need to know about staging your home during the holiday season.