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What colors are most shown on Valentines day?
red, pink, purple and white
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For who is the Holiday named after?
St. Valentine
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Besides Valentines day, which other famous celebration is known for giving flowers as a gift?
Mother's day
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Be my _____
Valentine
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What percentage of flowers bought on Valentine's Day are white? 35%, 45% or 25%
About 35%
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What is being celebrated on Valentine's Day?
Love
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What flower is given most on Valentines Day?
Roses
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St. Valentine was put to death at the order of which one of these Roman emperors:
Postumus II, Claudius II, Augustus II, Tiberius II
Although there were several St. Valentines, most scholars believe Valentine's Day was intended to honor a priest who attracted the displeasure of the Roman emperor Claudius II around 270. Claudius had come to the conclusion that single men made better soldiers, so he outlawed marriage for all young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of this decree, defied the order and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, Claudius II had him put to death.
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What is the meaning of X and O in "XOXO"?
X symbolizes kisses and O symbolizes hugs.
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Valentine's Day comes almost two months after which popular event on which cards are also sent?
Christmas
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The next line after:
Roses are red, violets are blue
the Honey is sweet and so are you
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Popular to give to your valentine
Box of chocolates 
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Who spends the most on Valentine's Day?
Men or Women, by how much? 2x, 3x, about the same
2X: Men will spend almost twice as much as women, on average, for Valentine's Day 2025. $11.9 Billion: Amount Americans will spend on jewelry ($6.5B) and a special evening out ($5.4B)
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Which country grows the majority of the roses that are sold in the USA on Valentine's Day? Canada or Columbia
Columbia
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Who was Cupid's mother?
Penelope, Psyche, Venus, Minerva
Cupid's mother was Venus--the Goddess of Love.
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A common symbol shown on Valentines day that shares the name of a human organ
a Heart
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This is the date the Valentine's Day is observed each year.
Feb. 14
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Name two phrases you may see on the chalky Sweet Talk: conversation candy hearts (Cannot use ones in picture)
- BESTIE
- BE GOOD
- CUTIE PIE
- GIGGLE
- MY HERO
- SOUL MATE
- SWEET PEA
- UR CUTE
- UR KIND
- YOU + ME
- BE MINE
- KISS ME
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True or False:
Penicillin was discovered on Valentines day?
True:
On February 14, 1929, penicillin was discovered by a young bacteriologist named Sir Alexander Fleming.
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TRUE OR FALSE?
"Vinegar Valentines" were used to deter suitors in Victorian England
True: During the Victorian Era and into the 20th century, those who didn’t want the attention of certain suitors would anonymously send "vinegar valentines" or "penny dreadfuls," which would range from sassy to cruel and could be purchased to insult just about anyone in your life.
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What is the named of the little winged baby that hits individuals with arrows to make them fall in love?
Cupid
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When were heart shaped boxes of chocolate introduced? 1861, 1851, or 1841?
1861
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What is cupid called in Greek mythology?
- Eros
- Hermes
- Eryx
- Peitho
Eros
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What brain chemical is also known as the love hormone?
Serotonin, Oxytocin, Dopamine or Endorphins
Oxytocin
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What did candy Hearts start as originally?
The production of conversation hearts actually originates in a pharmacy! Back in 1847, Oliver R. Chase created a medication-cutting machine to increase production speed at his Apothecary.