symbols & traditions
What do the x and o in the term xoxo mean?
Hugs (o) and kisses (x)
The late Heath Ledger stole our hearts in this late-’90s teen comedy. What’s the name of the film?
10 Things I Hate About You
What type of sweet is most eaten on Valentine’s Day?
Chocolate
Despite being a popular day for love, Valentine’s Day isn’t the most popular day to get proposed to.
False
Around 6 million proposals happen worldwide on February 14th.
Which TV show is credited with starting the Galentine’s Day tradition?
Parks and Recreation
Cupid is the Roman counterpart to which Greek god?
Eros, the god of love
What Valentine’s Day movie came out in 2010 and features an array of actors, including Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts, Jessica Biel and Ashton Kutcher?
Valentine’s Day
Who gets the most Valentine’s Day cards at work?
Teachers
About 350 million roses are grown and sold for Valentine’s Day each year.
False!
250 million roses
What date is Galentine’s Day?
13 February
Which white bird is often associated with romance?
The dove
There’s tons of dancing and singing in this film starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. What’s the movie’s name?
La La Land
What are yellow roses supposed to symbolise?
Friendship
Hershey is credited with creating the first heart-shaped chocolate box.
False!
Cadbury Chocolate Company created the first heart-shaped box in the 1800s.
What brain chemical is known as the “cuddle” or “love hormone”?
Oxytocin
What star sign are you if you’re born on Valentine’s Day?
Aquarius
What romantic movie is based on a book by Nicholas Sparks and features Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as the leads?
The Notebook
In which country do women traditionally give men chocolate on Valentine's Day?
Japan
Consumers buy over 58 million pounds of chocolate and candy for Valentine’s Day.
true
What percentage of people will dine out on Valentine’s Day?
a. 70% b. 10%
c. 35% d. 55%
C. About 35% of people spend money dining out for Valentine’s Day
In Greek mythology who is the god of love?
Eros
What 1987 romantic film features Cher and Nicolas Cage?
Moonstruck
What fruit was once known as a “love apple” for its alleged aphrodisiac properties?
Tomato
The phrase "Be My Valentine" comes from a Shakespeare play.
False!
Which Italian city is the setting for Romeo and Juliet?
Verona