What New Jerseyans Really Want For Valentine’s Day Might Just Surprise You

With Valentine's Day just days away, stop stressing about making dinner reservations.

You can forget the fancy restuarants and crowded hotspots, more and more New Jeseyans would rather just stay home.

And there's something else that may surprise you.

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A new survey reveals some pretty interesting trends when it comes to Valentine's Day.

It's important to note that the survey was conducted by Ferrero, which happens to be one of the leading chocolate companies in America, so I guess we shouldn't be too surprised.

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The bottom line is that you can't go wrong with chocolate!

Turns out, it's considered a better gift than flowers.

We'll get to some of New Jersey's must-visit shops for homemade chocolate in just a second, but first, 66% of those surveyed said chocolate is their favorite Valentine's Day treat, even more than cookies and candies.

Here are some other key findings...

Valentine's Day Trends

- 66% of adults say that chocolate is their favorite treat, outpacing cookies, candy and other treats

- 63% of women and 55% of men agree that celebrating at home is more appealing than going out

- 64% of women think chocolate is a stress-free way to celebrate

- 59% of adults would rather receive chocolate over flowers

- 62% of adults say a home-cooked meal is more romantic than an expensive restaurant dinner

- 52% of women believe that proposals on Valentine's Day are overrated

- 41% of men believe there should be a male equivalent to Galentine's Day

If you're still looking for that perfect Valentine's Day gift, here are some places in New Jersey for delicious homemade chocolate!