Valentine's Day History
What century did Valentine's Day become associated with love?
Answer: 14th century
Who are the star-crossed lovers in Shakespeare’s most famous romance?
Answer: Romeo and Juliet
What flower is most commonly given on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Roses
What is the title of Whitney Houston’s famous love song from The Bodyguard?
Answer: I Will Always Love You
What popular Valentine’s candy comes in heart shapes with messages?
Answer: Conversation hearts
Which Roman saint is Valentine’s Day named after?
Answer: Saint Valentine
What Disney movie features the love story between a street rat and a princess?
Answer: Aladdin
What color is most associated with Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Red
What pop star sang Love Story about a modern Romeo and Juliet?
Answer: Taylor Swift
What type of chocolate is often given in heart-shaped boxes?
Answer: Truffles
What ancient Roman festival is believed to have influenced Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Lupercalia
What classic novel tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy?
Answer: Pride and Prejudice
What small winged figure is a symbol of Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Cupid
What boy band sang I Want It That Way?
Answer: Backstreet Boys
What fruit is often dipped in chocolate for Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Strawberries
What year did Valentine’s Day become an official holiday in England?
Answer: 1537 by King Henry VIII
What famous love story took place on a doomed ship in 1912?
Answer: Titanic
In Japan, who traditionally gives chocolates on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Women
What famous song starts with “Wise men say, only fools rush in”?
Answer: Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley
What bakery item is often decorated with red, pink, and white icing for Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Cupcakes
What famous poet helped popularize Valentine’s Day as a romantic holiday?
Answer: Geoffrey Chaucer
What Greek mythological couple was separated by the Underworld?
Answer: Orpheus and Eurydice
What country is believed to have started the tradition of sending Valentine’s cards?
Answer: England
What 80s love ballad was sung by Journey?
Answer: Open Arms
What Valentine’s treat shares its name with a part of the human body?
Answer: Sweethearts