History
Tradition
Mythology
Something Crazy
Trivia
100
What Valentine’s Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?
Sweethearts/ Candy hearts
100
True or False: Kissing increases most people’s heart rate to at least 110 beats per minute.
True!
100
Cupid's name in Greek mythology.
What is Eros?
100
What insanely popular website debuted on Valentine’s Day in 2005?
YouTube
100
A 3rd-century Roman saint, commemorated in Western Christianity on February 14, whose feast day has been associated with a tradition of courtly love.
St. Valentine
200
What fruit was once known as a “love apple” for its alleged aphrodisiac properties?
Tomatoes
200
What do yellow roses symbolize?
Friendship
200
Who the Roman Goddess of love and beauty, whose son is Cupid?
Venus, Cupid's mother.
200
About how many Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged every year?
(Hint: it's more than millions)
Approximately 1 BILLION
200
What does "xo" mean?
Hugs and kisses (kisses for "x" and hugs for "o")
300
From where was the oldest-known Valentine’s Day message sent?
(Hint: it's one of the loneliest places you can be during Valentine's day)
Prison
300
Besides Valentine’s Day, for which holiday are the most flowers sent?
Mother's Day
300
Before “X” stood for a kiss, what did it represent at the end of a letter?
The cross
300
What percentage of coupled up men don’t make plans in advance for Valentine’s Day?
64%
300
William Shakespeare mentions Valentine’s Day in which of his plays?
Hamlet
400
What chocolate company invented the first Valentine's day candy box?
Cadbury. It was invented by the second son of the company's founder, Richard Cadbury.
400
About how many roses are sent for Valentine’s Day each year?
(Hint: it's in the millions)
Approximately 50 million
400
In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love?
Psyche
400
What notorious American gangster orchestrated the St. Valentine’s Day massacre?
Al Capone/ Scarface.
400
What state produces most of America’s red roses?
California
500
In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentine’s Day cards were called “___ Valentines.”
(Hint: it's sour)
Vinegar. It used to be called "Vinegar Valentines"
500
How many heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are typically sold each Valentine’s Day?
(Hint: it's in the millions)
35 million
500
“Wearing your heart on your sleeve” has origins from honoring which Roman goddess?
Juno
500
What major invention was patented on Valentine’s Day?
The telephone
500
In what country is Valentine’s Day known as “Friend’s Day?”
Finland