44 FEBRUARY 2018 ArcAd A News 73% 189 MILLION $1 BILLION The percent of the people who buy flowers on Valentine’s Day are men, while only 27% are women. 15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day. Over $1 billion worth of chocolate is purchased on this romantic day in the U.S. More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold. The average number of wedding proposals on Valentine’s Day each year. HOW MUCH? DID YOU KNOW? are women. of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day. HOW this romantic day 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will 220,000 HOW MANY? 189 MILLION The amount of rose stems that are sold in the U.S. on this day. All Faiths Welcome • Pre-K through Eighth Grade • Indexed Tuition Available • All Saints’ Episcopal Day School • 6300 North Central Avenue • Phoenix, Arizona 85012 • 602.274.4866 • www.aseds.org • www.facebook.com/PhoenixASEDS All Saints’ Episcopal Day School admits students of any race, color, or national origin. Educating Children Head to Soul Since 1963, All Saints’ Episcopal Day School has offered a top-tier education while encouraging students to realize their highest potential as lifelong learners, artists, athletes, and leaders of the future. Our teachers teach what they love. We employ 17 specialists in the areas of music, Spanish, physical education, band, art, religion, library, and technology. We also have a full time school counselor, a Learning Resource Coordinator, and Technology and Design Thinking Specialist. In recent history, 99% of our graduates were accepted to their first-choice high school. Come see why 90% of alumni respondents rate their overall satisfaction with All Saints’ as “high” or “very high.” — Independent Alumni Survey Call today to schedule a tour. Limited space available for the 2018-19 school year.

45 FEBRUARY 2018 ArcAd A News FUN FACTS: VALENTINE’S DAY VALENTINE LOVE CHOCOLATE CANDY HEARTS FLOWERS ROSES RED PINK FEBRUARY SWEETHEART LETTER GIRLFRIEND BOYFRIEND FRIEND SWEET SUGAR HAPPY KISS BE MINE From your Valentine The most popular theory about Valentine’s Day’s origin is that Emperor Claudius II didn’t want Roman men to marry during wartime. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret weddings. For this, Valentine was jailed and executed. While in jail he wrote a note to the jailor’s daughter signing it “from your Valentine.” SAY WHAT? DID YOU KNOW? In 1537, England’s King Henry VII officially declared Feb. 14 the holiday of St. Valentine’s Day. In Victorian times it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card. Many believe the X symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. People who couldn’t write their names signed in front of a witness with an X. In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine – then pin it to their sleeves. This was the origin of the expression “to wear your heart on your sleeve.” Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for this holiday in the late 1800s. Red roses are considered the flower of love because the color red stands for strong romantic feelings. Over 50 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the holiday, making Valentine’s Day a procrastinator’s delight. VALENTINE’S DAY Many believe the X symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for this holiday in the late 1800s. Over 50 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Cutting Edge Technology • Service Learning Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available See what sets us apart! Join us for our Open House February 2 from 9:00am – 11:00am 3901 East Indian School Road • 602-957-7010 • www.clsphx.org CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Christian Values. Quality Education. Preschool through Grade 8 CELEBRATING 24 YEARS! Desert Lovebirds on a Wooden Log II • by Thomas Kerrigan • ceramic • 7” x 20.5” x 4” Representing students of Arizona universities, community colleges and high schools, as well as other emerging Arizona artists since 1993. 480.946.5076 . artonegalleryinc.com . 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale