Love Around the World
This country is famous for giving “Valentine’s Day chocolates,” especially the custom where women give chocolates to men.
What is Japan?
“To me, you are perfect” is a famous line from this 2003 holiday rom‑com.
What is Love Actually?
Romeo’s love interest.
Who is Juliet?
This Whitney Houston classic is one of the most iconic love ballads ever recorded.
What is “I Will Always Love You”?
The holiday we now call Valentine’s Day is celebrated on this date.
What is February 14?
In this country, Valentine’s Day is called “Día del Amor y la Amistad” (Day of Love and Friendship).
What is Mexico?
This 1997 film features Jack, Rose, and a very ill‑fated ocean liner.
What is Titanic?
Beyoncé and this rapper have been married since 2008.
Who is Jay‑Z?
This boy band asked, “Tell me why?” in their 1999 hit.
Who are the Backstreet Boys?
The holiday is named for this historical figure.
Who is Saint Valentine?
In Wales, people traditionally give carved wooden “love spoons” on this love‑themed holiday.
What is St. Dwynwen’s Day?
In this film, a couple meets every New Year’s Eve until they fall in love.
What is When Harry Met Sally?
This famed Egyptian queen and Roman general were lovers.
Who are Cleopatra and Mark Antony?
This 2013 John Legend ballad is dedicated to his wife, Chrissy Teigen.
What is “All of Me”?
This Roman mythical figure is often depicted with a bow and arrow (and a diaper).
Who is Cupid?
This European country celebrates “Friend’s Day” (Ystävänpäivä) instead of romantic Valentine's Day.
What is Finland?
This 2016 musical starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling ends with a bittersweet “what could have been” montage.
What is La La Land?
This sitcom couple includes a paper sales rep and a receptionist from Scranton, PA.
Who are Jim and Pam?
This Taylor Swift song describes a love story inspired by Shakespeare.
What is “Love Story”?
This medieval writer is often credited with associating Valentine’s Day with romantic love.
Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?
In South Korea, this April 14 holiday is where singles gather to eat black bean noodles.
What is Black Day?
This 2004 Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie involves short‑term memory loss.
What is 50 First Dates?
This Greek couple was reunited after one traveled the underworld to save the other.
Who are Orpheus and Eurydice?
This 1960s song by The Righteous Brothers was famously used in the movie Ghost.
What is “Unchained Melody”?
This city, where Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet, is nicknamed the “City of Love.”
What is Verona?