The Economics Of Valentine’s Day: How Lessons From The Past Can Make You Rich.

Shyamdeo Ranjan
ReadnbRich
Published in
3 min readFeb 18, 2023

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Introduction:

Valentine’s Day is the second-most popular holiday after Christmas. The holiday is celebrated with the exchange of gifts, flowers, cards, and candy.

The total spending on Valentine’s Day is estimated to be $20 billion.

The holiday has its roots in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated on February 15. The festival was a celebration of fertility and included the sacrifice of goats and dogs. Lupercalia was eventually outlawed by the Christian church.

Valentine’s Day evolved from Lupercalia and became a holiday in the 14th century. The holiday was created by Pope Gelasius to honor Saint Valentine. Saint Valentine was a Christian martyr who was executed on February 14.

The economics of Valentine’s Day are fascinating. The holiday is a boon for businesses, but it can also be a financial burden for some people. The average person spends $130 on Valentine’s Day, which can add up over time.

If you want to benefit from the economics of Valentine’s Day, there are a few things you

can do. You can save money by buying gifts for less, plan for the holiday in advance, and participate in the holiday without going overboard on expenses.

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Shyamdeo Ranjan
ReadnbRich

Founder @ TIFFINQNQ. An avid book reader, Serial Entrepreneur, Believe in building people’s lives!