Valentine Trivia 1
Who is Valentine's Day named after?
Saint Valentine
What is the most popular flower on Valentine's Day?
Red Roses
What U.S city is known for its wedding chapels and Elvis impersonating officiants?
Las Vegas
What major invention was actually patented on Valentine’s Day?
a. the television
b. the telephone
c. the lightbulb
d. the computer
The telephone
Valentine’s Day is the second largest card-selling holiday of the year behind which other holiday?
What is the term for a person who sends a Valentine’s card anonymously?
A secret admirer
What is the most popular Valentine’s Day candy in the United States?
Conversation Hearts
In what Disney movie does a prince’s kiss wake a woman?
Sleeping Beauty
In the Harry Potter series, which character sends Harry a singing valentine in the second book
Ginny Weasley
What animal do you kiss to turn it into a prince?
A frog
What are the most common symbols associated with Valentine’s Day? Must name 2/3 correctly.
Hearts, red roses, and cupid
What is the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty?
Noah and Allie, characters from the 2004 film "The Notebook," were played by which real-life couple at the time?
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
In what year did the first chocolate box for Valentine’s Day appear?
A. 1832
B. 1868
C. 1905
D. 1937
1868
What profession receives the most Valentine's?
Teachers
What are the most popular gifts given on Valentine's Day? Name at least 3/4 correctly.
Chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and romantic dinners
What percent of pet owners give Valentine gifts to their pets?
25%
In the 1998 Academy Awards, which classic romance won best picture?
A. Titanic
B. Ever After: A Cinderella Story
C. You've Got Mail
D. The Wedding
The Titanic
What place was the site where the first Valentine’s poem was written?
A. A park
B. A School
C. A Prison
D. A Boat
A prison
Who are Shakespeare’s “star crossed lovers”?
Which U.S. state produces the most roses for Valentine’s Day?
California
What animal is often associated with Valentine’s Day, symbolizing loyalty and love?
Doves
Which popular Website came into being on Valentine’s Day?
Youtube
In the United States, how many Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year?
A. 100 million
B. 160 million
C. 190 million
D. 138 million
190 million
What were Sweethearts candy originally made to be?
Medical lozenges