Basic
Fill in the blank: Be ____
Mine
Who receives the most Valentine's Day cards?
Teachers
The most recognized St. Valentine was a priest who helped people do what?
Get Married (this was against the “law” at this time because the emperor felt that single men made better soldiers)
Which chocolate flavor is considered the most popular in a Valentine's Day chocolate box?
Caramel
Who are Shakespeare’s “star crossed lovers”?
Romeo and Juliet
What is the meaning of the X and the O in XOXO?
X is for kisses and O is for hugs
How much money is spent each year on Valentine’s Day?
$21 Billion
Valentine was sent to death by which emperor?
Claudius II
When it comes to holiday confectionery purchases, Valentine’s Day is placed in _______ spot for U.S. holidays.
In fourth spot after Halloween, Easter and Christmas.
What fruit is also known as the ‘love apple” because of its shape and were once thought to be an aphrodisiac?
Tomato
What is the name of the winged child that shoots arrows to make people fall in love?
Cupid
Hallmark began offering Valentine’s Day cards in what year?
1913
St. Valentine is the saint of love and marriage, but also what? (two items)
Beekeeping and epilepsy
According to a survey, approximately _____% of Americans share their candies with their friends and family on Valentine’s Day.
83 percent
How many online dating services are in the U.S?
2,500
What culturally new holiday is celebrated on February 13th to celebrate non-romantic relationships?
Galentine’s Day
What U.S. state produces the most roses to purchase for Valentine’s Day?
California
According to myth, which two gods was Cupid the son of?
Mercury (the winged messenger god) and Venus (the god of love)
The legendary conversation hearts, Sweethearts, were first made by the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) in the year _____ .
1866
In medieval times, which internal organ was thought to cause love?
The liver
What 7 countries celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark, & Italy
How much money do Americans spend on jewelry for Valentine’s Day?
a. 20 million; b. 1 billion; c. 300 million; d. 20 billion
Answer: D 20 billion
Why was February 14th chosen as the date to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
It was a common belief in France and England that birds started their mating season on February 14th.
Every year, 10 new conversation-heart sayings are introduced. Recent sayings include _____ and _____.
“Tweet Me” and “LOL."
What brain chemical is known to give you “love” type feelings
a. dopamine; b. cortisol; c. serotonin; d. oxytocin
Answer: D oxytocin