Gifts
What two items are the most popular Valentine's Day gifts?
Flowers and chocolate
What is the date of Valentine's Day?
February 14
What shape is the symbol of Valentine's Day?
Heart
Valentine's Day is the holiday that celebrates this feeling...
Love
What is the most popular type of flower given on Valentine's Day?
Rose
Who is the patron saint of love that Valentine's Day is named after?
St. Valentine
What flower usually symbolizes love? (You must also say the correct color!)
Red roses
What does it mean to admire someone?
To love them, respect or have positive feelings for them
What is the most popular color of rose to give on Valentine's Day?
Red
Who first declared Valentine's Day a holiday?
A. A U.S. president
B. A pope
C. The United Nations
B. A pope (Pope Gelasius I in 496 A.D.)
Which Roman god is the symbol of Valentine's Day? (Hint: He is the god of love)
Cupid
What is a companion?
Someone a person spends a lot of time with, is in a relationship with, etc.
True or false: Hallmark is the largest producer of greeting cards.
True
True or false: Cupid is the son of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.
True
When we see images of Cupid, what object is he typically carrying?
A bow and arrow
What is a bouquet?
A bunch of flowers
What are the heart-shaped Valentine's Day candies that send a message to a loved one called?
Conversation Hearts
True or false: Each year, less than 50 million greeting cards are purchased on Valentine's Day in the U.S.
False. Over 145 million cards are exchanged each year.
Which birds usually symbolize love? (Hint: They are white)
Doves
What does it mean to serenade?
To sing or play a song to someone