Valentines Day Mix Up
What are the 2 common Valentines' day colors?
Red and Pink
Valentine's Day is named after which patron saint?
St. Valentine
Roses are red and violets are _______.
Blue
What does term or abbreviation “XOXO” mean?
Hugs and kisses
This shape of chocolate is the most popular shape on Valentines Day.
Heart
Thurgood Marshall served as the first Black justice on this American court.
What is the Supreme Court? Marshall was appointed on August 30, 1967.
These two characters make up television’s The Odd Couple.
Who are Felix and Oscar? The show is based on a play by Neil Simon, who originally did not want anything to do with a TV show but eventually became a big fan.
What fruit is also known as the “love apple”?
A Tomato
What is the popular Valentines Day symbol?
Heart
What is the “official” date of Valentine’s Day?
February 14th
When did Sweethearts first get their shape?
1901
How much money do Americans spend on chocolate for Valentine's Day each year?
About 1 Million dollars
On February 21, 1965, this Black Muslim civil rights leader was assassinated in Manhattan.
Who is Malcolm X? He was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, and was one of eight siblings.
From the late ’80s and into the ’90s, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were basketball’s star pair, playing for this team.
Who are the Chicago Bulls? Although the pair are one of sport’s most notable duos, they have reportedly feuded off and on ever since.
What state produces most of America’s red roses?
California
How many people typically buy Valentines for their pets?
A. 7 million B. 9 million C. 11 million D. 13 million
B. 9 million
Chocolate, chocolate covered strawberries, candy
Another Victorian-era term for a mean and comically mocking Valentine's Day card shares a name with what TV show?
Penny Dreadful
What is the popular candy that has sweet messages written on each candy?
What is Sweethearts or Heart sweets
Aboard Challenger, Guy Bluford became the first African American to accomplish this.
What is to go into space? Bluford earned degrees in aerospace engineering and was a commissioned Air Force officer before becoming an astronaut.
Introduced in the ’70s, Reese’s Pieces are an iconic pairing of peanut butter and chocolate that got a huge marketing boost from this film.
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? In the film, E.T. is lured into the house with Reese’s Pieces candies, which generated many sales of the candy.
Double Jeopardy! Which profession will receive the most valentines on Valentine's Day?
TEACHERS!
In what country is Valentine's Day known as "Friend's Day?"
Finland
The princess kisses this creature for it to become a nice charming prince.
Frog
What major invention was patented on Valentine's Day?
FREEBIE
Woohoo!
In 1960, this athlete became the first American woman to win three gold medals in the same Olympics.
In 1960, this athlete became the first American woman to win three gold medals in the same Olympics.
They make up the entertainment duo the Osmonds.
Who are Donny and Marie? Born and raised in Utah, the pair have been musical icons and television hosts among other talents.
Along with Valentine's Day, which other holiday sells the most flowers?
Mother's Day
FREEBIE
YAY!
What is the winged child shooting arrows at unsuspecting Valentines called?
Cupid
Valentine's Day is the second most popular day of the year for sending cards. What is the first?
Christmas
Going out to eat
KitKat, Snickers, Milky Way, Butterfingers, Hershey, etc..
Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered at the end of the historic March for Jobs and _______.
What is Freedom? The speech was inspired in part by singer Mahalia Jackson, who told King to speak “about the dream.”
This Vermont-based ice cream duo opened their first scoop shop in 1978.
Who are Ben and Jerry? The shop opened in a converted gas station and has since grown into a worldwide company.
Which bird symbolizes Valentine’s Day?
Dove
The most popular Valentine's Day activity is?
Going out to eat
Approximately how many marriage proposals occur each year on Valentine's Day
220,000
About how many roses are sent for Valentine's Day each year?
50 million
Approximately how many greeting cards are sent in the United States on Valentine's Day?
145 Million
This 1967 Supreme Court case legalized interracial marriage in the United States: Loving v. _____.
What is Virginia? The Court’s decision on the case, under chief justice Earl Warren, was unanimous.
1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope introduced us to Han Solo and this big, furry sidekick.
Who is Chewbacca? The film was so successful that it earned almost $800 million worldwide.