Valentine's
Mythology
Old Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Now
100

Before "X" stood for a kiss, what did it represent at the end of a letter?

The cross

100

Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?

Eros

100

Who wrote the oldest-known Valentine's Day message?

The Duke of Orleans

100

About how many roses are sent for Valentine's Day each year?

50 million

200

What Valentine's Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?

Sweethearts

200

 In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom?

Venus

200

When was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message written?

1415

200

On average, how many marriage proposals are there on every Valentine's Day?

220,000

300

When did Sweethearts first get their shape?

1901

300

In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love?

Psyche

300

From where was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message sent?

Prison

300

A single red rose surrounded by baby's breath is called what by florists?

A signature rose

400

In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentine's Day cards were called "___ Valentines."

Vinegar

400

"Wearing your heart on your sleeve" has origins from honoring which Roman goddess?

Juno

400

Valentine's Day celebrations may be traced back to what Roman holiday traditionally celebrated on February 15?

 Lupercalia

400

What do yellow roses symbolize?

Friendship

500

 Another Victorian-era term for a mean and comically mocking Valentine's Day card shares a name with what TV show?

Penney Deadful

500

Letters to Juliet are sent to what city every year?

Verona, Italy

500

Who invented the first Valentine's Day candy box?

Richard Cadbury

500

What insanely popular website debuted on Valentine's Day in 2005?

Youtube

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