Valentine's Day History
In Roman mythology, this god of love is often associated with Valentine's Day.
Who is Cupid?
In this country, Valentine’s Day is called "Día del Amor y la Amistad" and celebrates both love and friendship.
What is Mexico?
– This Shakespearean play is one of the most famous love stories of all time.
What is Romeo and Juliet?
This historical queen and her Roman lover are one of the most famous couples of all time.
Who are Cleopatra and Mark Antony?
This heart-shaped candy is known for having short romantic messages printed on it.
What are Conversation Hearts?
The first recorded Valentine's Day message was sent from this historical figure while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1415.
Who is Charles, Duke of Orleans?
In South Korea, men traditionally return gifts to women on this holiday, exactly one month after Valentine’s Day.
What is White Day?
This classic 2004 romance film features the iconic line, “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.”
What is The Notebook?
This former U.S. president and First Lady were known for their deep love and exchanged romantic letters.
Who are Ronald and Nancy Reagan?
The best-selling Valentine’s Day candy, often given in heart-shaped boxes.
What is chocolate?
Valentine's Day became associated with romantic love during this literary era.
What is the Middle Ages?
In Wales, lovers exchange carved wooden spoons called “love spoons” on this day.
What is St. Dwynwen’s Day?
In this 1990 film, a potter's wheel becomes the setting for one of the most romantic movie scenes.
What is Ghost?
This Titanic couple’s love story ended in tragedy in the famous 1997 film.
Who are Jack and Rose?
This Italian dessert, whose name means "pick me up," is often associated with romance.
What is tiramisu?
This country is credited with creating the first mass-produced Valentine's Day cards in the 19th century.
What is the United States?
In China, the equivalent of Valentine's Day is based on this lunar calendar festival.
What is Qixi Festival?
Dolly Parton originally recorded this famous love song by Whitney Houston.
What is I Will Always Love You?
This real-life British royal couple’s wedding in 2018 was watched by millions worldwide.
Who are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
This fruit is often dipped in chocolate and considered an aphrodisiac.
What are strawberries?
This ancient Roman festival, which involved matchmaking and fertility rituals, is thought to have inspired Valentine’s Day.
What is Lupercalia?
In this European country, Valentine’s Day was banned until the 1980s because it was considered too Western.
What is Russia?
This Mariah Carey love song became a wedding staple after its 1993 release.
What is Always Be My Baby?
This 1950s Hollywood power couple starred together in To Have and Have Not and became legendary lovers.
Who are Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall?
This famous chocolatier, known for its gold packaging, was founded in Belgium in 1926.
What is Godiva?