Facts
What day is Valentine's Day celebrated every year?
February 14th
What is the most popular type of Valentine's Day candy in the U.S.?
Chocolate
Which U.S. Founding Father is said to have sold chocolate out of his print shop in Philadelphia?
Benjamin Franklin
Who are Shakespeare's "star-crossed lovers"?
Romeo and Juliet
What is they symbol for Valentine's Day
Heart
What flower is associated with Valentine's Day
Rose
Which filling is most popular in Valentine's Day chocolate boxes?
Caramel
According to Roman Mythology, who is the son of Mercury and Venus?
Cupid
Who "kissed the girls and made them cry"?
Georgie Porgie
Which mammal has the largest heart?
Whale
Who is Valentine's Day named after
Saint Valentine
Who invented the first Valentine's Day candy box?
Richard Cadbury
Where was the oldest known Valentine's Day message sent from?
Prison
Name three romantic novels
Answers will vary
Who wrote the short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
Edgar Allan Poe
What bird is associated with Valentine's Day?
Dove
What iconic candy company produces conversation hearts?
Necco
The oldest love poem was written on what?
Clay tablet
In what Shakespeare play is Valentine's Day mentioned?
Hamlet
What is the name of the theme song from the 1997 film, Titanic?
"My Heart Will Go On"
Approximately, how many people get engaged each Valentine's Day?
6 million
How many cocoa beans does it take to make a pound of chocolate?
400
Which famous website was established on February 14, 2005?
YouTube
This English poet created the first existing work connecting Valentine's Day with Romantic love.
Geoffrey Chaucer
On average, how many times does your heart beat per day?
100,000