Valentines Day Mix Up
Along with Valentine's Day, which other holiday sells the most flowers?
Mother's Day
What is the Greek name for Cupid?
Eros
This holiday is the only one where people exchange more cards than on Valentines Day.
Christmas
What does term or abbreviation “XOXO” mean?
Hugs and kisses
What candy is typically spun?
Cotton Candy
What fruit is also known as the “love apple”?
A Tomato
In what country is Valentine's Day known as "Friend's Day?"
Finland or Canada
This increases most people's heart rate to 110 beats per minute
Kissing
In the movie “Frozen,” what object does Olaf think represents love?
Warm hugs
How much money do Americans spend on chocolate for Valentine's Day each year?
About 1 Million dollars
What state produces most of America’s red roses?
California
9 million people buy valentines for who/what?
Their pets.
Name a dessert eaten most commonly around Valentine's Day
Chocolate covered strawberries
Emperor Claudius II outlawed young men doing this in ancient Rome.
Getting married.
This candy was named after 1912 flotation devices.
Life Savors.
Which profession will receive the most valentines on Valentine's Day?
Elementary Teachers
What well-known gangster was blamed for the Valentine's Day massacre during prohibition?
Al Capone
This color rose represents sweetness, joy, and femininity
Pink
What major invention was patented on Valentine's Day?
This conversation candy has been a Valentine's and wedding favorite for well over a century.
Sweethearts
What popular website debuted on Valentine's Day in 2005
YouTube
What country has a holiday on the 14th of every month?
South Korea
This color rose symbolizes friendship
Yellow
Valentine's Day is also considered the Birthday of which US state?
Arizona
This candy bar was named after a 1920s milkshake flavor containing chocolate, caramel, and malted milk powder.
Milky Way
Which bird symbolizes Valentine’s Day?
Dove
How many Saint Valentines does the Catholic church recognize?
Three
In Victorian England, people sent mean/insulting Valentines were known by this condiment name:
Vinegar Valentines
Valentines day coincides with the ancient Roman ritual of Lupercalia- what did this holiday celebrate?
During the Civil War, the U.S. government began including these candies in soldiers' rations to improve morale, increase caloric intake, and "improve endurance and health."
Necco Wafers