Valentines Jeopardy WCCCC!

History

100

When is Valentines Day celebrated?

A) February 14th

B) December 11th

C) March 14th

                     February 14th!

200

According to English tradition, what will a single women do to the first single man she sees on Valentine's day? 

a. kiss him 

b. tickle him 

c. marry him

C) Marry him!

                        

300

What year were conversation hearts first invented?

A) 1906

B) 1999

C) 1866

                          1866!

             

400

According to legend, in order for Cupid's arrow to create 'true love', what part of the body does it have to hit? 

A. head 

B. heart 

C. rear end

B) Heart 

To magically induce love or desire.

                

500

Where was the first Valentines day card sent from? 

A. jail 

B. a church 

C. a teepee

A) Jail!

The first known Valentine's card was a poem sent in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orléans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. 

                                  

Sweets

100

A popular Valentines Day gift, these sweet treats are often packaged in heart-shaped boxes.

A) Sweet Hearts

B) Cinnamon Hearts

C) Chocolate

CHOCOLATE!

200

Who created the first Valentines Day box of chocolates?

A) Marilyn Monroe

B) Richard Cadbury

C) Michael Jackson

                       Richard Cadbury!

                        

300

In Hershey, Pennsylvania, the street lights are shaped like Hershey Kisses.

A) True

B) False

True!!

                             

400

How many heart shaped boxes of chocolates are sold for Valentines Day?

A) 5 million

B) 15 million

C) 35 million

C) 35 million!!!

              

500

Which country consumes the most chocolate per person, per year?

A) Switzerland

B) U.S.A

C) France

A) Switzerland

              

Movies

100

This film features a love story set in the city of love, Paris, starring Audrey Hepburn.

A) Love Story

B) Roman Holiday

C) Love in Paris

Roman Holiday!

Symbols

100

What does "XOXO" mean?

                     Hugs and Kisses!

                

    

200

What are the traditional flowers for Valentines Day?

      Roses 

                   

300

What color of rose symbolizes purity, innocence and humility?

A) Red

B) Pink

C) White

White roses

                   

400

Cupid is sometimes described as being "____"

                         

               Blind

Cupid is described as blind or blindfolded to symbolize that love is irrational, arbitrary, and chooses its targets without reason or judgment.