Valentines - Trivia
Valentine’s Day is the celebration of:
LOVE
Letters to Juliet are sent to what city every year?
Verona, Italy
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 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
What country has a public holiday on the 14th of every month?
South Korea
2 most popular valentines choc in Australia?
Ferrero Rocher and Lindt
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
What country first celebrated Valentine's?
Italy
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)
What country produces the most red roses?
Ecuador / Columbia
The first Valentine’s Day box of chocolates was created by who: Richard Cadbury or Milton Hershey?
Richard Cadbury
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