Valentine's History
This 19th-century American inventor patented the telephone on Valentine's Day in 1876.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
In Denmark, friends exchange "snowdrops"—which are actually this—instead of the traditional red roses.
What are white flowers?
This brand’s "Conversation Hearts" were first made by Necco in 1866; they were originally called "Motto Hearts."
What is Sweethearts?
In the sitcom Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope created this February 13th holiday to celebrate female friendship.
What is Galentine’s Day?
These flightless birds are famous for "proposing" to their mates with a carefully selected pebble.
What are Penguins?
In 1913, this iconic greeting card company began mass-producing Valentine's Day cards for the first time.
What is Hallmark?
In Brazil, the holiday is celebrated on June 12th, the eve of the day dedicated to Saint Anthony, who is known as the saint of this.
What is Marriage?
Roughly 75% of Valentine’s Day chocolate purchases are this specific "variety" of chocolate.
What is Milk Chocolate?
This 1993 film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan features a climactic meeting at the top of the Empire State Building.
What is Sleepless in Seattle?
Because they mate for life and travel in pairs, these long-necked white birds are universal symbols of fidelity.
What are Swans?
This figure, often depicted with a bow and arrow, was a popular addition to cards by 1864.
Who is Cupid?
In Ghana, February 14th is officially celebrated as National "this" Day to promote one of their primary exports.
What is National Chocolate Day?
This Pennsylvania-based company produces over 70 million of its foil-wrapped "kisses" every single day.
What is Hershey’s?
This legendary singer is often called the "King of Love" or the "Walrus of Love," known for his deep voice and hits like "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe."
Who is Barry White?
When these marine mammals sleep, they often hold "hands" (flippers) so they don't drift apart in the current.
What are Sea Otters?
If you sign a Valentine's day card XOXO, the X's mean this
What are kisses?
In the Philippines, Valentine's Day is the most popular day for this massive communal event often sponsored by local governments.
What are Mass Weddings?
In the late 1800s, Richard Cadbury created the first-ever heart-shaped version of this storage container.
What is a Chocolate Box?
In the "I Love Lucy" episode "Lucy’s Valentine," Lucy tries to get a souvenir from this famous New York nightclub.
What is the Tropicana?
This "slow-moving" jungle animal actually travels quite a distance to find a mate, despite their reputation for laziness.
What is a Sloth?
This ancient empire is where the holiday originated, originally as the festival of Lupercalia.
What is the Roman Empire?
In Japan, it is traditional for only this group of people to give gifts (usually chocolates) on February 14th.
Who are Women?
This expensive spice, often used in luxury Valentine's desserts, is derived from the flower of the Crocus sativus.
What is Saffron?
This 2010 ensemble film features various interconnected stories in Los Angeles and shares the same name as the holiday.
What is Valentine’s Day?
These small, colorful African parrots get their name from their long-term, monogamous pair bonds.
What are Lovebirds?