Valentine's Day History
Valentine's Day is celebrated on what date?
Double Points if you can name the century, we began to celebrate this holiday.
February 14
The 8th Century
How many seconds make up one hour?
3600 seconds
Aside from Black History Month, many Black Americans celebrate their history and freedom on what holiday?
Double Points if you know when this holiday became federally recognized.
Juneteenth
2021
True or False: The FDA Employee Spotlight initiative is so cool and engaging. Everyone loves learning about their colleagues!!
(PSA: the individual who began the spotlight initiative might be the same person who creates these trivia boards but who knows)
TRUE!
This is the most popular flower given on Valentine's Day, what is it?
Double Points for the most popular color.
Roses
Red
Originally, Valentine's Day was called, "The ____ of Saint Valentine."
The Feast
Name the 7 global continents.
1. Asia
2. Europe
3. Africa
4. North America
5. South America
6. Australia or Oceania
7. Antarctica
President _____ officially recognized Black History Month, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
President Gerald Ford
We have shared TEN employee spotlights since begging the initiative in October 2023. What percentage of spotlights have included an image or mention of pets?
50%
True or False: Speed dating was invented by a Rabbi?
True! Speed dating was invented by Rabbi Yaacov Deyo
Today, it is common to send Valentine's Day cards to friends, family, and romantic partners, but what country originally began the tradition of exchanging Valentine's Day Cards?
The United States
What are the primary colors?
Double points for their official names.
Red, Blue, Yellow
Magenta, Cyan, Yellow
Black History Month was first officially recognized and celebrated in what year?
1976
Kaitlin Moe shared that her favorite quote is "“If you see someone without a smile, give ‘em yours!”
Who origaniall said this?
Dolly Parton
What Valentine's Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges (cough drops)?
Sweethearts
According to legend, Saint Valentine was a martyr who lived during which century?
The 3rd Century (200s)
What are the three different states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
This person was the first black Supreme Court Justice?
Hint: He is from Baltimore!
Thoroughgood Marshall
Today, we post the Spotlights in our FDA Hub Teams channel, however, the first spotlight was delivered to the FDA team via the August newsletter. Who was our first and only newsletter featured employee spotlight?
Jamal Starling
Everyone loves to receive a rose on any given day, especially Valentines Day. Which US state produces the most roses?
California
The oldest known Valentine was sent from what surprising (or maybe not so surprising) location?
Double Points if you can name who sent it?
Prison
Sent by Charles, Duke of Orlean, in 1415
What were the first and last states to settle in the United States of America?
Half credit available for half the answer (first or last)
First: Delaware, 1638
Last: Hawaii, 1820
What nickname was given to Harriet Tubman for her role in guiding enslaved individuals to freedom along the Underground Railroad?
Moses
True or False: Alex Rand shared that on weekends he can be seen participating in his favorite hobby: fly fishing
IF false: double points for who said this was their favorite hobby :)
False
Libby Thoms
We commonly sign some Valentine's Day "xoxo", however, before the "x", we commonly signed letters with what shape?
A cross