History
Was the Heart shape always a symbol of love and romance?
No - before the 14th century it was thought of the center for memory. Where love feelings were only recorded.
After French and Italian artists used hearts as a symbol of love in art did it become known as we know today
What year could you not buy Candy Hearts and Why?
A) 1998, Ran out of food coloring
B) 2019, company went bankrupt
C) 2003, A bad batch made them not able to be sold
D) 1991, The ban on certain sugars prevented their product being made
B) 2019, company went bankrupt
Where does the spin off holiday- "Galentines" -originate from?
Hint: Its from a TV show
Parks and Recreation
On average, how much do Americans spend for valentines day?
A) 23.9 Billion B) 20.3 Million C)10.8 Trillion
D) 100Million
A) 23.9 Billion
Is Valentines day the biggest day of sales for florists?
Yes - 30% of ALL holiday purchases are made here
What is a vinegar valentine?
A)Something given to someone you hate
B)A bottle of vinegar to someone to cook with
C)Given to people during the middle ages
D)A type of valentine that insults or gets rid of unwanted "suitors" in Victorian England
D) A type of valentine that insults or gets rid of unwanted "suitors" in Victorian England
Where in the United States does most of the chocolate made for Valentines day?
The west coast - California
141 makers
For those adults who choose to skip valentines day because they are single or hate it, what percentage still treats themselves?
49%
With gifts or a night out with family or friends
What percentage of people prefer experience gifts rather than physical ones?
A) 25% B)40% C)45% D)65%
B)40%
Treat yourself
What percentage of women buy flowers to give to themselves?
A)16% B)21% C)52% D)78%
A)16%
Valentines day was first declared a holiday by the pope in what year?
A) 1879 B)700 C) 496 D) 2000
C) 496 AD
What flavor in the heart shaped boxes is most popular?
A)Chocolate covered nuts B)Cream Filled
C)Coconut D)Caramel
D)Caramel
Its not just humans!
What percentage of people celebrate valentines day by buying their pet gifts
27% celebrated in 2020 by buying pets gifts
What do men and women prefer to be gifted?
A)Candy B)Flowers C)Games D)Water
A)Candy
75% people prefer chocolate over flowers
Where are most of Valentines day roses imported from?
(Its outside the US)
Columbia
This day started with romans and first celebrated where?
Paris, France
What was the original use for Candy Hearts?
Medical Lozenges
After 15 years - printed on words
40 more years- heart shape
More than ___ valentines day greeting cards are exchanged each year in the US alone.
A)145 Million B)12.5Million C)10.2 Billion D)12 Million
A)145 Million
Jewelry is very popular during this time. How much do people spend for Valentines Day?
A) A lot B)17Million C)4.1Bilion D)1.3Billion
C)4.1Billion
What god or goddess' favorite flower is the red rose?
Venus - for strong romantic feelings
What patent was put in on this day in 1876?
A) The telephone by Alexander Graham Bell
B)Penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming
C)The Happy Birthday Song by Warner/Chappell Music
D) Peanut Butter from Dr. John Harvey Kellogg
A) The telephone by Alexander Graham Bell
"Improvement in Telegraphy"
When was the first box of chocolates commercially introduced to the public?
Over 150 years ago
All of me by John Legend
The fictional character that many Valentines are sent to is whom?
Juliet in Verona Italy.
Volunteers respond to the letters
The most romantic letter gets the Cara Giulietta (Dear Juliet) prize
How old is the oldest rose?
A)150 years B)278 days C)1,000 years D)1500 years