Statistics
When is Valentine's Day?
February 14th
What's the most popular flower to give and receive on Valentine's Day?
Roses
Giving roses as a romantic gesture began in _____ and Rome.
A) Germany
B) Italy
C) Greece
C) Greece
What are Valentine's Day colors?
Pink and Red
What does "XOXOXO" mean?
Hugs and Kisses
What's the average price for a fancy Valentine's Day dinner? (Hint: It costs more than $100)
$120-$130
58 ______ pounds of chocolate is given out on Valentine's Day.
A) Million
B) Thousand
C) Billion
A) Million
In the _____, it officially became a holiday associated with love.
A) 1400s
B) 1300s
C) 1600s
B) 1300s
True or false: Valentine's Day has always been associated with love.
False
What is a yellow rose a symbol of?
Friendship
About how many couples get engaged on Valentine's Day?
A) 6 million
B) 25 million
C) 1 billion
A) 6 million
About a quarter of all people, mostly men, buys this for their significant other:
jewelry
Where did the Valentine's Day tradition start? (Hint: Not in the U.S.)
England
How does Cupid make you fall in love with someone?
He shoots you with an arrow of love through your heart.
What color rose stands for love at first sight?
Purple
How old is Valentine's Day?
A) 100 years
B) 1,100 years
C) 2,000 years
C) 2,000 years
Valentines day is the second most popular holiday for Americans to send greeting _____.
cards
In which century was the first Valentine sent?
A) 15th
B) 17th
C) 13th
A) 15th
What is the name of Shakespeare's tragic couple?
Romeo and Juliet
Which U.S. state produces most of the country's red roses?
California
About how many roses are sent for Valentine's Day each year?
A) 50,000 thousand
B) 50 million
C) 250 million
C) 250 million
What gift is a symbol of love, comfort, and friendship?
A teddy bear
What was created to help people write Valentine's?
Booklets
What were candy hearts originally used for?
Medical Lozenge
What is the official bird of Valentine's Day?
A Dove