XOXO
Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
Eros
sweet.
Who are Shakespeare's "Star-crossed Lovers"?
- Beyoncé and Jay-Z
- Shrek and Fiona
- Romeo and Juliet
- Rihanna and A$AP
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R & J
What is the name of the chief mobster who led the gangsters in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre (Chicago, 1929)?
Al Capone
What brain chemical is known as the “cuddle” or “love hormone?”
Oxytocin
What do you need to kiss before you find your prince?
Frog
ribbit
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom?
Venus
Lots of flowers are sold on Valentine’s Day - what day is the only other holiday that beats it in floral sales?
Mother's Day
go ma
Letters to Juliet are sent to what city every year?
Verona, Italy
Which monument (and one of the seven wonders of the world) was given as the ultimate gift of love?
The Taj Mahal
Who originally wrote and recorded Whitney Houston’s signature song, “I Will Always Love You?”
Dolly Parton
yo y'all
In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love?
Psyche
good stuff!
Who was the creator of the first Valentine’s Day chocolate box?
Richard Cadbury
What animal will the Bronx zoo let you name after your lover on Valentine's Day?
- Butterfly
- Dove
- Cockroach
- Rabbit
Cockroach
xo
What fruit is also known as the "love apple"?
- Tomato
- Cherry
- Grape
- Watermelon
Tomato
tomato tomato tomato
What does the word 'valentine" mean in Latin?
"Valor"
“Wearing your heart on your sleeve” has origins from honoring which Roman goddess?
Juno
What do yellow roses symbolize?
Friendship
~ There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be ~
What did the founder of Domino's Pizza give his future wife for their first Valentine's Day?
A heart-shaped pizza, duh!!!!
Which NBC TV show is credited with starting the Galentine’s Day tradition?
Parks and Recreation
“We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn’t matter, but work is third.”
Which company created sweetheart candies?
Hint: ______ Wafers.
The New England Confectionery Company (Necco). Fun fact: Some of the most popular messages on those hearts, like “Be Mine” and “Kiss Me,” were first introduced back in 1902.
St. Valentine was put to death at the order of what Roman emperor?
Claudius II
Although there were several St. Valentines, most scholars believe Valentine's Day was intended to honor a priest who attracted the displeasure of the Roman emperor Claudius II around 270. Claudius had come to the conclusion that single men made better soldiers, so he outlawed marriage for all young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of this decree, defied the order and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, Claudius II had him put to death.
What U.S. state produces most of the country’s red roses?
California ~~~
What famous website was established on February 14, 2005?
YouTube
cool!
Which English king declared Valentine’s Day a holiday in 1537?
King Henry VIII
great guy.
According to medieval Europeans, February 14 marked the beginning of mating season for which animals?
Birds
hence ~~~ "love birds" ~~~