History of Valentines
Who is the Saint of Valentines Day?
Saint Valentine
What are the most common flowers given on Valentines?
Red Roses
What is the most common shape for chocolate boxes to be in?
Hearts
What day is Valentine's Day?
Febuary 14
"Will you be my Valentine?" is asked when:
You want to spend time with someone on Valentines
King _____ of England declared February 14 as Valentine’s Day?
Henry VII
What do red and pink roses represent?
Love
What are conversation hearts?
The most popular candy on Valentines
What does XOXO mean?
X means kisses and O means hugs
Chocolate, flowers, and cards are
Gifts given on Valentines
How many different Saints are called 'Valentine'?
3
224 million is the amount of _______ grown each year for Valentines
Roses
____ million pounds of chocolate is sold during the week of Valentine’s?
58
How many millions of cards are gifted or sent on Valentine’s Day each year?
145 million
What baby is a symbol of Valentines?
Cupid
When was Valentine's Day originally celebrated in Ancient Rome?
February 15
What percentage of flowers bought on Valentine’s Day are red?
69%
Which choclate company created the first Valentine’s Day box?
Cadbury
Which fruit is also known as the 'love apple'?
Tomatoes
How many wedding proposals are made on Valentine’s Day each year?
1 million
Why was Valentine killed?
For marrying solders against the kings will
Purity, innocence and humility are represented by what colour roses?
White
Heart shaped candies with messages on them are called?
Conversation Hearts
Which website was founded on February 14?
YouTube
What Valentines tradition is common is Wales?
Wooden spoons are carved and given as gifts on Valentine’s Day