Symbols
What is the traditional color of Valentine’s Day?
Red
What is the most common Valentine’s Day flower?
Roses
Who is Valentine’s Day named after?
St. Valentine
What is the European city that is often referred to as the “City of Love”?
Paris, France
What famous poem referencing two flowers is often associated with Valentine’s Day?
Roses are red, violets are blue
What animal is often associated with Valentine’s Day, symbolizing loyalty and love?
Dove
What is the most purchased item during Valentine’s Day? A. Cards B. Chocolate C. Flowers D. Rings
A. Cards
Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
Eros
What country is home to the “Chocolate Capital of the World”?
Belgium
Besides Valentine’s Day, for which holiday are the most flowers sent?
Mother’s Day
What fruit is often called the “fruit of love” and is associated with fertility and Valentine’s Day?
Strawberry
How many boxes of chocolate are bought for Valentine’s Day every year? A. 15 million B. 36 million C. 62 million D. 106 million
B. 36 million
What century did Valentine’s Day begin to be commercially celebrated with the mass production of Valentine’s Day cards? A. 17th century B. 18th century C. 19th century D. 20th century
C. 19th century
What Italian city, famous as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, is a popular destination for Valentine’s Day?
Verona, Italy
What profession receives the most Valentine’s Day cards annually?
Teachers
What fruit is known as the “love apple” which was coined by the French?
Tomato
How many roses are produced for Valentine’s Day every year? A. 50 million B. 100 million C. 150 million D. 250 million
D. 250 million
Which popular website, that offers many educational and entertaining videos, was founded on February 14, 2005 Valentine’s Day?
YouTube
What country celebrates Dia dos Namorados (Lover’s Day) on June 12th instead of February 14th?
Brazil
Valentine‘s Day is the second most popular day of the year for sending cards. What is the first?
Christmas
Yellow roses symbolize what?
Friendship
What is the most popular Valentine’s Day candy in the United States?
Conversation Hearts (Sweethearts)
Some people believe Valentine’s Day comes from the Roman festival of Lupercalia which celebrates the arrival of what season?
Spring
Instead of commemorating Valentine’s Day, this Scandinavian country celebrates Ystävänpäivä, or Friendship Day, instead.
Finland
On what date is Galentine’s Day observed?
February 13th