History of Valentine's Day
What saint is Valentine’s Day named after?
St. Valentine
‘My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.
Romeo and Juliet
What country celebrates a “week of sweetness” in July?
Sweden
What is the name of Hallmark's Valentines movie month called?
Loveuary
What rock classic was Bon Jovi's first number-one hit?
"You Give Love a Bad Name”
Who is Cupid’s mom?
Venus/Aphrodite
‘I would not wish any companion in the world but you’
The Tempest
What country holds a gala where young couples get married as a form of public service?
Philippines
When was the first Hallmark Valentines card sold in stores?
1916
Who originally wrote and recorded the song “I Will Always Love You” as covered by Whitney Houston
Dolly Parton
What century did the tradition to send a box of chocolates begin?
19th Century
A heart to love, and in that heart, Courage, to make’s love known’
Macbeth
What country celebrates love on the 14th of every month?
South Korea
How many weeks does it take Hallmark to film an original Valentines themed movie?
2 to 3 weeks
What real-life couple played Noah and Allie in the 2004 film The Notebook?
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
What kind of festival does Valentine’s Day get its origins from?
An ancient Pagan festival
‘Love is begun by time, And time qualifies the spark and fire of it'
Hamlet
Who is in charge of giving out gifts on Valentine’s Day in Japan?
Women, men give out gifts on White Day
How many varieties of Valentines Day cards does Hallmark make?
1,400 cards
During the Victorian era, what types of messages did people send in cards?
Sassy ones
Valentine’s Day was first celebrated in what year?
496 AD
‘Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul, but I do love thee, and when I love thee not, chaos is come again’
Othello
On February 14th in Slovenia, it is considered what?
Is considered a prime day for working in the fields.
How many Valentine's Day cards does Hallmark sell each year?
145 million cards
When did it first become a holiday associated with love?
1300s