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100
Who is this?
Cupid
100
How many heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are typically sold each Valentine's Day?
hint: its in millions
35 million
100
What do yellow roses symbolize?
friendship
100
About how many Valentine's Day cards are exchanged every year?
1 billion
100
True or false
Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine’s Day greetings.
True
100
True or false: St. Valentine is the patron saint of numerous things, including beekeepers and travelers.
True
100
A ______ with an _____ through it on Valentine's Day signifies being "lovestruck" or deeply in love, as the arrow represents Cupid, the Roman god of love, piercing someone's ________ with his arrow, causing them to fall in love; it's a classic symbol of romantic affection and is widely used to express love on Valentine's Day
100
Which singer originally wrote and performed ‘I Will Always Love You’?
Dolly Pardon
200
What do cupids arrows do?
make people fall in love
200
What Valentine's Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?
Sweethearts
200
How many millions stems of roses are sold on Valentine's Day every year?
189 million
200
The oldest living love poem was written on what?
A clay tablet
200
Classroom Valentine's Day celebrations became popular in the ________
Classroom Valentine's Day celebrations became popular in the 1930s.
200
What emperor called for St. Valentine's execution?
Claudius II
200
What Valentines day symbol is this?
Heart
200
Which two U.S. states officially achieved statehood on Feb. 14?
Hint: the Beaver State and the Grand Canyon State
Oregon (in 1859) and Arizona (in 1912)
300
Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
Eros
300
Who invented the first Valentine's Day candy box?
Richard Cadbury
300
What state produces most of America's red roses?
California
300
When was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message written?
1415
300
While Valentine’s Day is associated with romance, some darker events have occurred on the holiday. In which U.S. city did the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre happen on Feb. 14, 1929?
Chicago
300
Saint Valentine was said to be martyred in what year?
269
300
HOW did the heart become a symbol of Valentines day?
Theories abound over how the heart symbol — a universally recognized icon of love — came to be. Aristotle posited that the heart is the container of human passions. He also believed, erroneously, that the human heart contained three chambers — a left, right, and middle — and this may have led to misinterpreted renderings of its shape that resulted in the symbol we know today.
300
What do the x and o in the term xoxo mean?
Hugs (o) and kisses (x)
400
When (what century) did Cupids love powers become associated with valentines day?
Association with Valentine's Day: Cupid's love powers became linked to Saint Valentine and Valentine's Day in the 19th centur
400
What country has a tradition in which women give men chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
Japan
400
A single red rose surrounded by baby's breath is called what by florists?
signature rose
400
From where was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message sent?
Prison
400
Who was said to be responsible for the St. Valentines day massacure?
Al Capone
400
What did St. Valentine do to anger the empor?
he preformed marriages in secret
400
I carry around a bow and arrow and assist people in falling in love. What symbol of Valentine's day am I?
400
According to medieval Europeans, Feb. 14 marked the beginning of mating season for which animals?
Birds. That’s why it’s common to see birds as symbols of the holiday on Valentine’s Day cards.
500
In Roman mythology, who is the Mother of Cupid?
Venus
500
In which country did giving chocolate keys become a Valentine’s Day tradition to symbolize unlocking the giver’s heart?
Italy
500
What are red roses said to symbolize?
Passion and love
500
Who wrote the oldest-known Valentine's Day message?
Duke of Orleans
500
Which King proclaimed Valentines day a holiday in 1537?
King Henry VIII of England officially declared February 14th as St. Valentine's Day in 1537. He did so through a Royal Charter
500
WHY was marriage preformed by St. Valentine considered a crime?
Though it might seem a trivial reason to go to jail, the belief at the time was that marriage diminished a soldier’s efficiency on the battlefield.
500
A white bird sometimes called the bird of peace we are valentines day stable. What are we?
A quintessential emblem of peace, the dove is also a symbol of romantic love and monogamy thanks, in part, to its habit of mating with only one partner in a season. Male doves actively participate in the caring of the couple's offspring, which has built them a rep for being loyal and devoted helpmates.
500
According to Norfolk tradition, who leaves gifts on people’s doorsteps on Valentine’s Day?
Jack Valentine
600
In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love?
Psyche
600
What company created sweethearts?
The New England Confectionery Company (Necco)
600
Which Greek goddess is associated with red roses?
Aphrodite
600
Women purchase what percentage of all Valentines sold?
85%
600
How many Saints named Valentine or Valentines are recognized by the Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome.
600
How was St. Valentine killed?
According to the ‘Nuremberg Chronicle’ of 1493, he was beaten with clubs and finally beheaded for aiding Christians in Rome.
600
I am the flower associated with valentine's day. What am I?
As with many other Valentine's Day icons, the red rose can be traced back to the goddesses of love, Aphrodite and Venus. According to Greek mythology, roses grew from the ground sprinkled with Aphrodite's tears that merged with the blood of her lover, Adonis, who died in her arms. Traditionally, red signifies passion and desire, which is why red roses are also one of the most popular Valentine's Day blooms.
600
In Denmark, what are the names of the white flowers gifted instead of roses?
Snowdrops
700
Who was the father of cupid in Roman mythology?
Mercury
700
How much money do Americans spend on chocolate for Valentine's Day each year?
1 billion dollars
700
How many millions of year old are roses?
Roses are one of the oldest flowers, with fossils dating back 35 million years.
700
In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentine's Day cards were called "___ Valentines.
Vinegar
700
William Shakespeare mentions Valentine's Day in which of his plays?
Hemlet
700
What part of St. Valentine can you view in Rome?
His skull, adorned with flowers, is on display in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosemedin, Rome, and other parts of his skeleton can be viewed in England, Scotland, France, Ireland and the Czech Republic.
700
_________ is fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope also a common phase used at weddings which are common on valentines day
Knots have enjoyed symbolic significance for centuries in both pagan and religious ceremonies across cultures. The phrase “tying the knot" was coined from the ancient ritual of handfasting, wherein a couple's hands were bound together in braided cloth, or knots, during marriage and betrothal ceremonies. The “binding" of the couple together through knots represented their lifelong commitment to each other. Today, knots and bows on Valentine's cards and candy boxes pay homage to this early custom.
700
Cupid is believed to carry arrows that have tips made of which two materials?
Gold and lead. According to legend, if Cupid strikes someone with a gold arrow, they will have the hots for their partner. If Cupid strikes them with a lead arrow, that love will wither.
800
Which Greek God did cupid hit with his arrow?
Bonus: WHY did he do it?
Probably the most prolific myth that exemplifies Cupid’s nature for being a troublemaker is the tale of Apollo and Daphne. It all begins when Cupid was out playing with his bow. Apollo (Roman name: Phoebus) was the god of archery, the sun, and the arts. Seeing Cupid, he began to mock him, joking that he should leave weapons to the older gods. Following this, Apollo then furthered the blow by telling tales of his triumphs slaying monsters.
Cupid was so angered that he immediately struck Apollo with one of his love arrows. This led Apollo to become madly enamored with Daphne, a wood nymph. Cupid then struck Daphne with a lead arrow which had the opposite effect, making her repulsed by Apollo and his incessant courting. In the end, Daphne had to beg her river god father to transform her into a laurel tree to escape Apollo, which is why Apollo is often seen wearing a crown of laurels.
800
When did Sweethearts first get their shape?
1901
800
Can you eat rose petals?
Rose petals are edible and can be eaten raw or used to make rose water, rose syrup, or jellies.
800
When were the first commercial valentines printed in the United States?
mid 1800's
800
Who is known as the Mother of Valentine's Day?
Esther Howland
800
What happened to St. Valentine on February 14th?
Saint Valentine: Saint Valentine was a clergyman in the Roman Empire who ministered to persecuted Christians. He was martyred and buried on February 14
800
We are soft cuddly and warm and can provide a great deal of confront on valentines day.
Teddy Bears, They are soft, cuddly, and provide comfort and warmth. This makes them a perfect gift for a loved one in need of comfort. Additionally, they are a great way for anyone to show their love and affection, as well as serving as a symbol of their commitment to the relationship.
800
What do the M’s in M&M’S stand for?
Mars & Murrie
900
What was unique about cupids wife?
she was mortal until he with the help of other gods gave her immorality
900
Which ancient culture believed chocolate was a gift from the gods?
The Aztec
900
There are more than _____ species of roses, as well as ___________ of hybrids.
Roses are often categorized into types such as hybrid tea, Old English, climbing, and Floribund
900
What year did Hallmark first start selling Valentine’s Day cards?
1913
900
Valentine's Day celebrations may be traced back to what Roman holiday traditionally celebrated on February 15?
Lupercalia
900
What did St. Valentine do for his jailers daughter?
This fervent Christian was then tasked with healing the blind daughter of his jailer, Asterius. During this time, Valentine fell in love with Julia prompting him to write her a love letter prior to his execution on February 14, 271 AD. He signed it “from your Valentine” giving rise to the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day that we all know today.
900
We are the fruit of valentines day often covered in chocolate. What are we?
Strawberry. In the Victorian language of flowers, the strawberry represents perfection. A double strawberry will bring you love! Legend has it that by breaking a double strawberry in half and sharing it with another person, you will fall in love with each other.
900
Who wrote the 1375 poem “Parliament of Foules,” commonly believed to be the first record that depicts Valentine’s Day as a romantic day?
Geoffrey Chaucer