Valentines - Trivia
Valentine’s Day is the celebration of:
LOVE
What is the most romantic city in the world, often called "the City of Love?"
What two items are the classic Valentine’s Day gift?
Flowers and chocolate
What two colors are associated with Valentine’s Day?
Pink and red
True or False: Valentines is only for people you are dating or married to?
False. They can be for any family member, friends, or even pets!
Which William Shakespeare play features the famous "star-crossed lovers"?
Romeo and Juliet
The true love story of Cleopatra and Mark Antony takes place in what country?
Egypt
Other than chocolate and flowers, what is the most popular (and expensive) gift option?
Jewelry
Which color rose signifies joy and friendship?
Yellow
True or False: Men purchase the majority of Valentine’s Day cards?
False (Women purchase approx 85% of valentines)
What is the most popular flower to give on Valentine’s Day?
Rose
The Taj Mahal, one of the world's most famous monuments to love, was built by an emperor for his wife. In which country is it located?
India
Which chocolate brand is the top‑selling Valentine’s Day chocolate in North America?
A) Lindt
B) Ferrero Rocher
C) Russell Stover
D) Godiva
Russel Stover
69% of roses sent are what color?
Red
Valentine’s Day is the second largest card-selling holiday of the year behind which other holiday?
Christmas
What is the name of the winged child that shoots arrows to make people fall in love?
Cupid
In which country can you find the famous Heart Reef, a natural coral formation shaped like a heart?
A) Australia
B) Brazil
C) Thailand
D) South Africa
A) Australia
Which fruit is also known as the "love apple"?
Tomato
What is the color of everlasting love?
White Rose
Why was February 14th chosen as the date to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
It was a common belief in France and England that birds started their mating season on February 14th
What colorful "conversation" candies were first made in 1866?
Sweethearts (Conversation Hearts)
Which U.S. state produces the vast majority (about 60% to 75%) of all domestically grown roses?
A) Texas
B) Florida
C) California
D) Georgia
C) California
From which prison was the earliest known Valentine written?
A) Alcatraz
B) Bastille
C) The Tower of London
D) Newgate
Answer: C) The Tower of London
(Charles, Duke of Orléans wrote the earliest known Valentine in 1415 while imprisoned there.)
What color symbolizes love and loyalty?
BLUE. Blue symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth and heaven. It is the color of the sky. And it is the color of Compassion.
Who receives the most Valentine’s Day cards?
Teachers