Random Valentine Trivia
When did Valentines Day first get declared as a holiday?
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In 496 A.D., Pope Gelasius I made the feast of St. Valentine an official holiday, apparently hoping to expel the pagan rituals of Lupercalia by combining it with St. Valentine's Day.
Who invented the Candy heart?
Oliver Chase
What are the colors of love?
Pink and Red
According to the National Confectioners Association, around 65% of Americans believe that the packaging of Valentine's Day candies and chocolates should be red and pink.
How many Americans skip the holiday?
49% of adults surveyed by the National Retail Federation in 2019 said they're not celebrating the day of love, though they may treat themselves to a small gift or a night out with friends and family.
What are the 5 signs of love?
Words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch.
Where was the first Valentines Day celebration?
The first known official celebration of Saint Valentine’s Day took place in Paris on February 14, 1400, which is when King Charles VI of France established La cour amoureuse, or the High Court of Love. The court, entirely run by women, met to deal with marriage contracts, divorces, infidelity, and domestic violence.
How long has the chocolate box been around?
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More than 140 years - 1868.
Richard Cadbury first introduced the box of Valentine's Day chocolates.
What is the flower of love?
Roses
The bud stands for strong romantic feelings, so it's no surprise that roses make up the most popular Valentine's Day bouquets.
How many people buy Valentine's day gifts for pets?
According to the National Retail Federation, 27% of people celebrating Valentine's Day in 2020 said they were also buying gifts for their pets, which is up from 17% in 2010.
What is the number 1 love song of all time?
I will always love you by Whitney Houston (1992)
Passing out Valentines is how old of an tradition?
600 year's old.
The oldest record of a Valentine is a poem Charles, the Duke of Orleans, wrote to his wife when he was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1415, in which he refers to his wife as his "Valentine." For lack of a better phrase, the rest is history.
What's the standout favorite flavor in chocolate boxes?
According to the National Confectioners Association, caramels are the most popular flavor in chocolate boxes, followed by chocolate-covered nuts, chocolate-filled, cream-filled, and coconut.
How much is spent on Valentine's Day?
According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, Americans spent $23.9 billion on Valentine's Day in 2022, the second-highest year on record. The record for spending was set in 2020, with $27.4 billion spent on the holiday.
How much is spent on jewelry for Valentine's Day?
Americans spent a whopping $4.1 billion on jewelry for their special someone for Valentine's Day 2021 per a report from the National Retail Federation.
What is the most romantic song of all time, according to Pandora?
1. "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers
According to Pandora, the lyrics, production, and music evoke "the positive force of this unquestionable love."
How many Valentine greeting cards are purchased every year?
An estimated 145 million greeting cards are exchanged in the U.S. alone, according to Hallmark, making it the second largest holiday for greeting cards after Christmas.
What state has the largest number of chocolate markers?
California with 141 followed by Pennsylvania with 115 chocolate artisans
Who is the fictional character who receives thousands of Valentines each year?
Juliet
Every year on Valentine's Day, the city of Verona in Italy receives thousands of letters addressed to Juliet from Romeo and Juliet. Volunteers respond to each letter and award the "Cara Giulietta" ("Dear Juliet") prize to the author of the most romantic letter.
What do people spend the most money on for Valentine's Day?
Per the NRF survey: candy (56%), greeting cards (40%), flowers (37%) and jewelry (22%),
Where is the Valentine capital of the world?
Paris, France. “The city of love” is practically the world capital of Valentine's Day, as couples from around the globe flock here for the special day. On Valentine's Day, lovers in France exchange letters and cards, a world-wide tradition that claims its origins in France!
Who is the manufacturer of Valentines?
Esther Howland - before she commercialized Valentine's Day cards and became known as the "Mother of the American Valentine," Valentines in America were less romantic and more comical. Her inspiration came from the thoughtful and sweet greeting cards that were circulating in England, and she decided to sell similar designs in the U.S. starting in the 1870s. Needless to say, they took off.
What are the top 5 candies purchased for Valentine's Day?
What are the 7 Seven Days of Valentine Week?
Rose Day, Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day and Valentine's Day.
Rose Day - February 7th, Propose Day - February 8th, Chocolate Day - February 9th, Teddy Day - February 10th, Promise Day - February 11th, Hug Day - February 12th, Kiss Day - February 13th and then Valentine's Day - February 14th
Does Men or Women spend more on Valentine's Day?
Men spend more than women on Valentine's Day.
According to a recent survey from the National Retail Federation, men will spend an average of $108.38 on gifts for their significant others -- twice as much as women, who are expected to spend $49.41 on their special someone.
What are the 4 states that have a city named Valentine?
Arizona, Nebraska, Texas and Virginia.