mythology
who is the roman god of love?
cupid
what was valentines day original name
st. valentines day
What does "X" and "O" specifically stand for?
x: kiss
o: hug
What do yellow roses symbolize?
friendship
How many people typically buy Valentines for their pets?
9 million
who is the god of beauty and sexual love?
aphrodite
When did the pope declare Feb. 14 St. Valentine’s Day?
496 AD, Pope Gelasius
how do you say I LOVE YOU in spanish
te amo
Besides Valentine's Day, for which holiday are the most flowers sent?
mothers day
How much money do Americans spend on chocolate for Valentine's Day each year?
$1 billlion
Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
What notorious gangster orchestrated the St. Valentine's Day massacre?
al capone
Valentine’s Day is the second largest card-selling holiday of the year behind which other holiday?
christmas
About how many roses are sent for Valentine's Day each year?
50 million
Women purchase what percentage of all Valentines sold?
85%
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom?
venus and murcury
William Shakespeare mentions Valentine's Day in which of his plays?
Hamlet
What brain chemical is known as the "cuddle" or "love hormone?"
oxytocin
A single red rose surrounded by baby's breath is called what by florists?
a signature rose
How many heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are typically sold each Valentine's Day?
35 million
"Wearing your heart on your sleeve" has origins from honoring which goddess?
Juno or Hera
Cupid is believed to carry arrows that have tips made of which two materials?
who receives the most valentine's day cards?
teachers
What state produces most of America's red roses?
california
On average, how many marriage proposals are there on every Valentine's Day?
220,000