History of the Holiday
This 3rd-century Roman priest is believed to be the inspiration behind the holiday.
Who is Saint Valentine?
This playwright wrote about star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet.
Who is William Shakespeare?
These heart-shaped candies often have short messages like “Be Mine.”
What are Conversation Hearts?
This greeting card company helped commercialize Valentine’s Day in the U.S.
What is Hallmark Cards?
This First Lady was famously devoted to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
This ancient Roman festival, celebrated in mid-February, may have influenced Valentine traditions.
What is Lupercalia?
This tragic love story features the Montague and Capulet families.
What is Romeo and Juliet?
This former company originally made Conversation Hearts before going out of business in 2018.
What is New England Confectionery Company?
This color, along with red, is most associated with Valentine’s Day.
What is pink?
This musical duo married in 1969 and recorded “I Got You Babe.”
Who are Sonny & Cher?
In 496 AD, this Pope declared February 14 as St. Valentine’s Day.
Who was Pope Gelasius I?
In Greek mythology, this god of love shoots arrows to make people fall in love.
Who is Cupid?
This fruit-covered dessert is commonly dipped in chocolate for Valentine’s Day.
What are strawberries?
In the U.S., more than 100 million of these are sold for Valentine’s Day each year.
What are roses?
This Egyptian queen had romances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Who is Cleopatra?
This invention in the 15th century helped spread romantic messages across Europe.
What is the printing press?
This Jane Austen novel centers around Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
What is Pride and Prejudice?
This country is known for high-quality chocolate often gifted on Valentine’s Day.
What is Belgium?
This day, celebrated on February 13 in some countries, honors female friendships.
What is Galentine’s Day?
This royal couple married in 2011 in a globally televised ceremony.
Who are Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales?
This country first popularized exchanging handmade Valentine’s cards in the 1700s.
What is England?
This epic poem by Dante describes his love for Beatrice.
What is The Divine Comedy?
This cocoa-based chemical, phenylethylamine, is sometimes called the “love chemical.”
What is phenylethylamine?
This U.S. state produces the majority of the country’s roses.
What is California?
This singer famously wrote “Endless Love” and later married Nicole Richie’s father.
Who is Lionel Richie?