Valentine's Day History
Valentine's Day is always celebrated on what date every year?
February 14th
Which chocolate brand is famous for chocolates wrapped in gold foil?
Ferrero Rocher
Who usually gives chocolate on Valentine's Day in Japan?
Women
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What ancient Roman god is Cupid the son of?
HINT: it's a planet
Venus
Which ancient Roman festival is linked to Valentine's day?
Lupercalia
What heart-shaped candy is commonly given with short messages on it?
Conversation hearts
In Japan, men return gifts on which holiday one month later?
White Day (on March 14th)
What movie features the line “You had me at hello”?
Jerry Maguire
What flower is traditionally associated with Saint Valentine?
A rose
Which Roman emperor is associated with the legend of St Valentine?
Emperor Claudius II
This was a popular candy company which produced Valentine's Day candy in the 1860s.
Necco
In what country is Valentine's Day known as Dia del Amor y la Amistad?
Mexico
In The Princess Bride, what phrase means “I love you”?
"As you wish”
What was the most common Valentine’s Day gift in the 1800s?
handwritten love letters
Saint Valentine is said to have secretly performed what act?
Which fruit is often dipped in chocolate for Valentine's Day?
strawberries
In South korea, what color-themed-day follows Valentine's Day for single people?
Black Day
Which romantic movie is set on the sinking Titanic?
Titanic
What company introduced the first heart-shaped box of chocolates in 1868?
Cadbury Creme Eggs
In what century did Valentine's day begin to be associated with romantic love?
(The) 14th century
What country is the largest consumer of chocolate on Valentine's Day?
The United States
In which country do people celebrate Friendship Day instead of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14?
Finland
In Beauty and the Beast, what gift does Belle receive from the Beast?
A library
What U.S. state produces the most roses for Valentine’s Day?
California