Valentine's History
Who is Valentine's Day named after?
St. Valentine.
What is the most popular Valentine's Day Candy?
Conversation hearts
What is the most popular Valentine's Day gift?
Candy
What do X and O mean?
What are kisses and hugs?
Who is the Greek or Roman goddess of love?
Greek - Aphrodite
Roman - Venus
Why is Valentine's celebrated on February 14?
It is the anniversary of St. Valentines execution.
Is Valentine's Day the first or second busiest day for restaurants in America?
Second; the first is Mother's Day
What do yellow roses symbolize?
Friendship
What is the symbol of Valentine's Day?
What is the heart?
What is Valentine's Day called in Spanish?
Día de San Valentín / Día del Amor y la Amistad / Día de los Enamorados
Why was St. Valentine associated with love?
He performed marriages when it was illegal in Ancient Rome.
Which American state makes the most chocolate for Valentine's Day?
California
How many roses are sent for Valentine's Day each year?
150 million in the U.S.
250 million globally
How many Valentine's Day cards are exchanged every year in the U.S.?
145-150 million
What is likely to be the first Valentine's Day card?
Charles, the Duke of Orleans, sent love letters to his wife when he was imprisoned in The Tower of London in 1415. He referred to her as "his very gentle Valentine."
Who was the first poet to write about Valentines?
Geoffrey Chaucer
What year were candy hearts not avaliable to buy?
2019
How much do Americans spend annually on Valentine's Day?
~25-30 billion dollars
How many V-Day cards are exchanged every year globally?
~200 million
What mythology does Cupid originate from?
Ancient Roman mythology, but it was adapted from Ancient Greek mythology. Either answer is correct.
When was the first Valentine's Day celebration?
496 CE/AD
Who invented the Valentines Candy Box?
Richard Cadbury
In Victorian England, these cards were sent anonymously on Valentine's Day with mean-spirited intentions of insulting the recipient. What were these called?
Vinegar Valentines
How many marriage proposals are done on Valentine's Day on average?
220,000 in the U.S.
300,000-400,000 globally
Which country celebrates "A day of love" on the 14th of every single month?
South Korea