History
Candy first began as a Valentine’s gift in the 17th century and is believed to be a result of inspiration by Shakespeare’s Hamlet who said what?
Sweets to the Sweet
Why do we give flowers on V day?
Because fertility is associated with agriculture, flowers became the gift of choice.
What % of women break up with their boyfriends if they don’t get a V day gift a. 13% b. 22% c.42% d. 53%.
Answer 53%
Who was the legendary monk who created champagne?
Dom Perignon
Which was Shakespeare’s most romantic play?
Romeo and Juliet
When was the first Valentine ever sent?
1415
True or False - 15% of women in the US send themselves flowers.
True
What landmark in NY illuminates a heart on V day?
Empire States Building.
Which get bought more – V day cards or Christmas cards?
Christmas cards
What are the small heart shaped candies with a message on them?
Love Hearts
In the 18th century, sailors used to give their wives and gf’s a “busk valentine”? What is it?
This is a piece of carved whalebone which the women would wear to stiffen their corset.
True or false - last minute rose shopping can cost you more than 10X the price normally?
False – 30% higher
Each year what city (hint: where Romeo and Juliet lived) receives 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet on Valentines Day?
The city of Verona
What percent of Valentine’s Day cards are romantic as compared to humorous?
75%
Which Roman goddess was Cupid’s mother?
Venus
Today we associate love with the heart, but this wasn’t always the case. In medieval times which internal organ was believed to cause love?
The liver
Which state produces 60% of American roses?
California
In Japan, who historically gives the gift of chocolates, the husband or wife?
Female – however this is followed up by March 14th known as White Day where husbands give chocolate to the wives.
What profession receives the most V day cards
Teachers
What kind of flowers are traditionally given to symbolise love?
Red roses
In the Middle Ages, men and women drew names from a bowl for their valentines. Then they would have to wear that name tag for one week. As a result of this, what familiar saying do we have today?
Wearing your heart on your sleeve.
True or False - More people buy flowers for Valentines Day vs Mother’s Day.
False
Which one country in Europe does not celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Italy
True or False - every year more than 36 million heart shaped boxes of chocolate are sold across the USA?
True
Which Roman God was either depicted as a plumb cherub with a bow and arrow?
Cupid