Valentine’s Day History
Who is Valentine’s Day named after?
Saint Valentine
What Shakespearean play features the famous lovers
Romeo and Juliet
What type of candy is often given on Valentine’s Day and comes in heart-shaped boxes?
Chocolate
What singer is famous for the love song Perfect?
Ed Sheeran
In Japan, who traditionally gives chocolates on Valentine’s Day—men or women?
Women
What ancient civilization is believed to have influenced the origins of Valentine’s Day?
The Romans
Who were the main characters in the classic movie Titanic?
Jack and Rose
What small candies have messages like “Be Mine” and “Call Me” on them?
Conversation hearts
What Disney movie features the song Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
The Lion King
What is the most popular Valentine’s Day gift—flowers, chocolate, or stuffed animals?
Chocolate
Which Roman emperor banned soldiers from getting married, leading to Saint Valentine secretly performing marriages?
Emperor Claudius II
In Greek mythology, who was Orpheus trying to rescue from the underworld?
Eurydice
What flower is the most popular gift on Valentine’s Day?
Red rose
What classic romantic comedy stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, set in Seattle?
Sleepless in Seattle
What organ is often associated with love?
The heart
In what century did Valentine’s Day first become associated with romance?
14th century
What Disney movie features the love story between a street rat and a princess?
Aladdin
What fruit is sometimes called the “love apple”?
Tomato
What famous song by Whitney Houston includes the lyrics, “And I will always love you”?
I Will Always Love You
What country celebrates "Singles Awareness Day" on February 15th?
United States
Which country is credited with first sending Valentine’s Day cards?
England
What famous couple is known for their tragic love story during the Trojan War?
Paris and Helen
What is the name of the Roman god of love?
Cupid
What animated movie features the love song A Whole New World?
Aladdin
In medieval times, how did people try to find their Valentine?
By drawing names from a bowl