History
True or false: St. Valentine is the patron saint of numerous things, including beekeepers and travelers.
True
What are red roses said to symbolize?
Passion and love
What tune did Billboard name as the top love song of all time?
Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
During which century did Valentine’s Day start to be associated with romance and love?
The 14th century
Cupid is the Roman counterpart to which Greek god?
Eros, the god of love
According to the National Retail Federation, what was the top gift people planned to give loved ones on Valentine’s Day last year?
Candy. An impressive 57% of people planned to buy something sweet, while 40% planned to give greeting cards and 39% planned to give flowers.
Which English king declared Valentine’s Day a holiday in 1537?
King Henry VIII
Which company created sweetheart candies?
The New England Confectionery Company (Necco)
In which country did giving chocolate keys become a Valentine’s Day tradition to symbolize unlocking the giver’s heart?
Italy
Which two U.S. states officially achieved statehood on Feb. 14?
Oregon (in 1859) and Arizona (in 1912)
Which white bird is often associated with romance?
Doves
Which ancient culture believed chocolate was a gift from the gods?
Aztecs
Who wrote the 1375 poem “Parliament of Foules,” commonly believed to be the first record that depicts Valentine’s Day as a romantic day?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Who is often credited with creating the first box of Valentine’s Day chocolates?
Richard Cadbury
What country has a tradition in which women give men chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
Japan