History
What famous inventor applied for a patent on February 14th 1876 for his communication tool that has been used to whisper sweet nothings ever since.
Alexander Graham Bell with his telephone
Who are the number one recipient of Valentine cards?
a. lovers
b. teachers
c. friends
b. teachers
How much chocolate is produced specifically for Valentine's Day?
a. $456 thousand
b. $1 billion
c. $14 million
b. $1 billion
Sixteen percent of flowers purchased by women on Valentine's Day are given to...
a. a parent
b. a friend
c. themselves
Do you know what the meaning of X and O is in “XOXO”?
X symbolises kisses and O symbolises hugs.
What happens when Cupid shoots you with his arrow?
You fall in love....
About how many Valentine's greeting cards are exchanged each year?
a. 789 trillion
b. 234 thousand
c. 145 million
c. 145 million
Which state has the largest number of chocolate factories?
a. Pennsylvania
b. Georgia
c. California
California with 141 chocolate makers
About 20% of pet owners give a gift to their pet on Valentine's Day.
True
$4.1 billion per year is spent of which Valentine gift?
a. roses
b. jewelry
c. candy
jewelry
a. Boston
b. Quebec
c. Paris
c. Paris
When was the first Valentine card sent?
a. 1901
b. 32 B.C.
c. 15th century
c. 15th century
This most popular chocolate filling causes debates over its pronunciation?
caramel
Which is a more popular gift on Valentine's Day?
a. chocolate
b. cards
c. roses
a. chocolate, representing 75% of the gifts purchased
How much does an average man spend on Valentine’s Day?
a. $50
b. $130
c. $25
$130
Why are roses so popular on Valentine's Day?
a. they were the favorite flower of Cupid
b. they were the favorite flower of Venus
c. their color matches the heart
b. they were the favorite of Venus, the Greek goddess of love
Women purchase what percentage of all Valentines sold?
a. 65%
b. 20%
c. 85%
85%
True or False.
Candy hearts were originally medical lozenges.
True
40% of modern Valentine gifts are not chocolate or flowers. Are they....
a. having a bill payed
b. cash
c. experience gifts
Other than Valentine’s Day, which is the next biggest holiday for giving flowers?
Mother's Day
What king is responsible for the concept of sending flowers as gifts?
a. Don King
b. King Charles II of Sweden
b. Alexander the Great
b. King Charles II of Sweden
When did Hallmark launch its first Valentine’s Day product?
a. 1876
b. 1916
c. 1776
1916
What candy company is responsible for bringing chocolate in the forefront of Valentine's celebrations in 1868?
a. Hersey
b. Mars
c. Cadbury
c. Cadbury
Most roses are imported from...
a. Columbia
b. Canada
c. Italy
Every year, thousands of Valentine's cards are addressed to Juliet from the Shakespearean play, 'Romeo And Juliet'. Which city are they sent to?
a. Verona, Italy
b. Paris, France
c. Atlanta, Georgia
Verona, Italy