Valentine's Day
What is the most popular food sold on Valentine's Day?
Chocolate
Which English king declared Valentine's Day a holiday in 1537?
King Henry VIII
What is Cupid the symbol of?
Connecting lovers
Name three typical gifts you can give someone on Valentine's day.
Candy, chocolate, teddy bears, flowers, jewellery
Which city is known as the city of love?
A: Rome
B: Paris
C: Florence
B: Paris
Which country celebrates "Friend’s Day" instead of Valentine's Day, emphasizing platonic love?
A: Denmark
B: Belgium
C: Finland
C: Finland (they call it “Ystävänpäivä”)
How did Valentine's Day get its name?
After the Roman Saint named Valentine
Cupid is believed to carry arrows that have tips made of which two materials?
Gold and lead
What is this called when a group of friends (women) get together to celebrate Valentine's Day?
Galentine's Day
How much money is spent on Valentine's Day worldwide?
A: 10 billion dollars
B: 22 billion dollars
C: 27 billion dollars
C: 27 billlion dollars
Name of Shakespeare's play associated with Valentine's Day?
Romeo and Juliet / Hamlet
In which year was the first Valentine's card written?
A: 1213
B: 1314
C: 1415
C:1415
Which bird is a symbol of love?
A dove
What is the MOST popular gift to give on Valentine's Day worldwide?
Jewellery
What percentage of Valentine’s Day cards are bought by women?
A: 30%
B: 90%
C: 85%
C: 58%
What U.S. State produces the most of the countries red roses?
A: California
B: New York
C: Florida
A: California
What is the name of the Roman god of love, equivalent to Cupid in Greek mythology?
What do the letters "XOXO" stand for in love letters?
Valentine's Day is the most popular day to send flowers. What is another popular day to receive flowers.
Mother's Day
What is the Guinness World Record for the longest marriage ever recorded?
A: 75 years
B: 86 years
C: 100 years
B: 86 years
What rose color represents love at first sight?
Lavender rose
What was Saint Valentine doing that was banned at the time?
He was marrying couples in secret!
What fruit is sometimes called the "love apple"?
Tomato
What unique Valentine's Day tradition happens in Denmark?
A: chocolate eating contests
B: sending anonymous (teasing) letters
C: challenging people to confess their love (to crushes)
B: sending anonymous (teasing) letters
What are "Vinegar Valentine's"?
Valentine's cards sent to an enemy as a joke.