Valentine's Day

The Basics

100

Which symbol represents Valentine's Day?

Heart

200

What do people often exchange on Valentine's Day besides gifts?

Cards

300

What flower is most popular on Valentine's Day?

Rose

400

What holiday comes two days after Valentine's Day?

Presidents' Day

500

What animal is often used to symbolize Valentine's Day?

A. Dove

B. Bear

C. Dog

Dove

Candy & Sweets

100

What chocolate brand is famous for foil-wrapped kisses?

Hersheys

200

What dessert is most often eaten on Valentine’s Day?

A. Pie

B. Cookies

C. Chocolate Cake

C. Chocolate Cake

300

What fruit is often dipped in chocolate on Valentine’s Day?

Strawberries

400

What colorful Valentine candy is known for chalky texture?

Candy Conversation Hearts

500

What famous chocolate maker created heart shaped boxes?

A. Dove

B. Cadbury

C. Russell Stover

B. Cadbury

Symbols

100

What Valentine symbol often has wings and shoots arrows?

Cupid

200

What gemstone is associated with Valentine's Day?

A. Ruby

B. Amethyst

C. Rose Quartz

A. Ruby

300

What Valentine symbol is often pink or red and stuffed?

Teddy Bear

400

What Valentine’s Day symbol represents sweetness?

Candy

500

What flower color is often given on Valentine’s Day to symbolize new beginnings?

A. Red

B. Pink

C. Yellow

C. Yellow

History

100

In which country did Valentine’s Day originate?

A. France

B. England

C. Italy

C. Italy

200

Who is Valentine's Day named after?

St. Valentine

300

In what century did Richard Cadbury release the first Valentine's Day candy box?

A. 19th Century

B. 17th Century

C. 20th Century

A. 19th Century

400

What one holiday has been historically more popular than Valentine's Day for sending cards and letters?

Christmas

500

When was the first Valentine's Day established?

A. 1415

B. 496 AD

C. 1783

B. 496 AD

Traditions

100

What is the most popular Valentine’s Day gift?

A. Teddy Bears

B. Flowers

C. Cards

D. Candy

C. Cards

200

What age group sends the most valentines?

Children

300

What Valentine's Day gift is the second most popular?

A. Teddy Bears

B. Flowers

C. Cards

D. Candy

D. Candy

400

Who receives the most Valentine cards?

A. Children

B. Teachers

C. Adults

B. Teachers

500

Approximately how many Valentine cards are exchanged each year?

A. 145 million

B. 1 billion

C. 50 million

A. 145 million