Valentine’s Day is the yearly celebration of love and appreciation. Sweets and treats are part and parcel of this day. And where better to look for inspiration than in Paris? The most romantic city of all and home to some of the most famous patissiers in the world. Swoon away and get inspired for your own product developments for Valentine’s Day and beyond!
The numbers behind the romance
How big a deal is Valentine’s Day? And what are its origins? Check out some of our cold facts and figures on the warmest and sweetest day of the year.
- It’s believed that the name “Valentine” refers to the name of a martyred priest and/or bishop. Pope Gelasius declared February 14th the day of the holy Valentine as early as the year 496. Other sources claim Valentine’s Day is even older and has its roots in a Roman feast that celebrates the return of fertility after the long and dark winter months.
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