The cost of Valentine’s Day has risen exponentially in comparison to previous years, new CSO statistics suggest.
If you're heading out for a romantic meal tonight, then you can expect to dig deeper than in previous years to show your partner some love – with the CSO reflecting that the cost of a Valentine’s dinner is 30% more expensive than in 2020.
The price of a bunch of flowers has risen by 12%, while a trip to the cinema is up 3%.
Some people on the streets of Dublin have said they won't be spending too much money on Valentine's Day this year.
“I'm 10 years married, so Valentine's is a lost cause now, at this point,” one woman said.
“We don't really do anything anymore - probably get a takeaway or something.
“We used to do things back in the day, but not really anymore.”
A view of the chapel with the statue and relics of patron saint of love, St. Valentine, inside Whitefriar Church in Dublin. (Photo by Cezary Kowalski / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)One man said he thinks the holiday is “over commercialised”.
“I'll do something for my partner,” he said.
“But in general, am I excited about it? No - I think it's over commercialised, if I'm honest.”
Whether you love or hate Valentine's Day, Intro Matchmaking Agency’s Justin Flood said the day is a good jumping off point to show yourself some love.
“My personal view is, when it comes to Valentine's Day, I don't think there should be a specific day to love your partner, I think you should love them every day,” he said.
“But also, for single people, it could be an opportunity to love yourself more as well, you know.”
In Catholicism today marks the feast of St Valentine, who is the patron saint of beekeepers and epilepsy, but also a symbol of love.
The celebration of Valentine's Day in Lima, Peru. Credit Image: Mariana Bazo/ZUMA Wire
