Valentines Day History
This is who the holiday of Valentine’s Day is named after.
Who is Saint Valentine?
This outlaw couple became infamous for their crime spree during the Great Depression before being ambushed by police.
Who are Bonnie and Clyde?
This famous pianist "Just called to say I love you"
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This European country started the tradition of “love locks” on bridges.
What is France?
This TV Couple were each other's lobsters... until they were on a break.
Who are Ross and Rachel?
This is America's most famous greeting card company.
What is Hallmark?
This royal couple’s wedding in 2011 was watched by millions around the world.
Who are Prince William and Kate Middleton?
This classic rock ballad, originally recorded by the band Foreigner, opens with the lyrics I gotta take a little time, a little time to think things over.
What is "I Want to Know What Love Is"?
In this country, it’s traditional for a bride to wear red instead of white on her wedding day, as red symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
What is China?
Before they were married in 2008, this music power couple sang the 2003 hit, "Crazy in Love"
Who are Beyonce and Jay-Z?
Over 250 million of these are sold in the US for Valentine's Day each year.
What are Roses?
"This morning, with her, having coffee." was this famous singer husbands response when asked about his definition of paradise. Who is the couple?
Who are Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash?
In 10 Things I Hate About You, Heath Ledger’s character sings this song to Julia Stiles’ character on the bleachers.
What is “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”?
In this country, Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day when women give chocolates to men, and men return the favor on White Day (March 14th)This country celebrates White Day one month after Valentine’s Day
What is Japan?
Immortalized in a 1993 movie where the leads famously meet "at the top" this popular tourist site now sees record numbers of visitors each February 14th.
This country started the tradition of giving heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and cards.
What is the United Kingdom? (Or England)
This Egyptian queen and Roman general’s love affair became legendary, inspiring plays, films, and historical debate.
Who are Cleopatra and Mark Antony?
“Endless Love” was a duet sung by these two artists in 1981.
Who are Lionel Richie and Diana Ross?
In this country, it’s common for newlyweds to saw a log together after their wedding ceremony to symbolize teamwork in their marriage.
What is Germany?
This insanely popular website debuted on Valentine's Day in 2005.
What is Youtube?
This Roman festival is believed to have influenced Valentine’s Day.
What is Lupercalia?
This ancient couple’s love story ended with a bite from a snake, leading one to journey to the underworld.
Who are Orpheus and Eurydice?
128 of his recorded songs have some form of "love" in the title, which means this 40s and 50s era singer has more songs with love in the title than any other.
In this African country, the Maasai people bless weddings by having elders spit on the bride’s head and chest as a sign of good luck.
What is Kenya?
Good Charlotte's "My Bloody Valentine" was inspired by this story.
What is A Telltale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe?