V-Day, Music & Literature
What is considered by many to be Shakespeare's most romantic play?
Romeo & Juliet
Approximately how many heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold each Valentine's Day?
35 million
On Valentine's Day-New York's Empire State building illuminates the top portion with what color?
Red
What does a mix of red and white roses typically mean?
Unity
Which internal organ was believed to cause love in Medieval times?
Liver
Which of Shakespeare's plays mentions Valentine's Day?
Midsummer Night's Dream & Hamlet
About how much money do Americans spend each year on chocolate for Valentine's Day?
1 billion
What was the name of the Benedictine monk who invented Champagne in 1668?
Dom Perignon
What does a white rose one receives on Valentine's Day mean?
White roses carry the meaning of purity, innocence, & chasity.
Statistically, a woman who purchases flowers on Valentine's Day is most likely buying them for?
Herself
What was the name of the singer who had the Top Ten hit in 1961 named "Cupid"?
Sam Cooke
What country calls Valentine's Day, "Friend's Day"?
Finland
Which city in the world is considered the city of love and the most traveled to international place on Valentine's Day?
Paris, France
What flower would you send to someone you meet for the first time and would like to get to know better?
Daisy
What percentage of Valentine's Day cards are purchased by women?
85%
What is the name of the Scottish poet who preserved the lyrics of a song as the poem "A Red, Red Rose."?
Robert Burns
What increases most people's heart rate to at least 110 beats per minute?
Kissing
What is the name of the notorious gangster who orchestrated the St. Valentine's Day massacre?
Al Capone
What flowers mean "Goodbye" when sent to someone on Valentine's Day?
Black Roses
Who receives the most Valentine's Day Cards?
Teachers
The poem "The Parliament of Fowls" describing a man's dream of cupid preparing his arrows in the the Temple of Venus was written by whom?
Geoffrey Chavcer
About how many marriage proposals are there each year on Valentine's Day?
220,000
What continent produces the most roses sold in the U.S. on Valentine's Day?
South America
What flower color is sent on Valentine's Day to say "I am sorry."?
Purple
When did Hallmark launch its first Valentine's Day product?
1916