Candy and Cards
The candy hearts stay good for up to ___ years.
A. 3
B. 10
C. 6
D. 5
5 years
How many people typically buy Valentines for their pets?
a. 8 million
b. 9 million
c. 10 million
d. 11 million
9 million
In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentine's Day cards were called "___ Valentines."
Some history: These cards, also called penny dreadfuls, were the antithesis of customary valentines, comically insulting and rejecting unwanted admirers.
a. Tarry
b. Dawdling
c. Vinegar
d. Nanty-Narking
Vinegar
What insanely popular website debuted on Valentine's Day in 2005?
Youtube
IPDUC
Cupid
People buy so many Candy Hearts that production starts at the end of _________ and only ends in the middle of the next _________.
*Each blank is a month.
February to January
How many heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are typically sold each Valentine's Day?
a. 35 million
b. 5 million
c. 1 billion
d. 80 million
35 million
Before "X" stood for a kiss, what did it represent at the end of a letter?
The heart shape became a symbol of love during what era in history?
_______ _______
Middle Ages
ITARMOCN
Romantic
What career position receives the most Valentine's cards?
Teachers
Kissing increases most people's heart rate to how many beats per minute on average?
*Answers within the range of 5 bpm will be accepted.
110 beats per minute
Where was the oldest Valentine sent from?
*100 bonus points if you can name the proper noun of this location.
Prison
Why did women and girls eat bizarre foods on Valentine's Day in medieval times?
a. To dream about their future spouses
b. It was a gift for women who were typically held to certain dietary standards.
c. Trick question - women did not eat bizarre foods on this day.
d. To ward off spirits of romantic doom
a. To dream about their future spouses
TNASI EVLTNIAN
Saint Valentine
Hallmark prints more than ______ Valentine’s Day card DESIGNS.
500
Nearly _ _ _ million roses are grown in preparation for Valentine's Day each year.
Hint: More than 100,000,000
250 million
Letters to Juliet are sent to what city every year?
Hint: The feminine name of this city is of Italian origin and means "truth".
Verona, Italy
Four U.S. states have cities named Valentine. Name each one for 100 points each
1. A
2. N
3. T
4. V
Arizona, Nebraska, Texas and Virginia
ESRETC DIRRMAE
Secret admirer
The oldest known Valentine's Card has a handwritten verse inside that reads:
"Life they say is but a span
Let’s be happy while we can
Life is short then don’t decline
Therefore make your choice today
Let me pray thee to be mine
Oh my dear sweet Valentine
You are not sure my dearest dear
Of a Valentine next year
Pray thee answer by a line
If you will be my Valentine."
How much did this Valentine sell at auction for back in 2019 approximately?
A. 7,400
B. 5,300
C. 9,800
D. 2,500
7,400
Men in this country spend more, on average, compared to men in other countries.
China
Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
Eros
The government of this country funds mass weddings on Valentine's Day so they are free for the couples, aside from registering to get married.
The Philippines
OMEAR
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