Valentine's Day Trivia

Valentines Gifts

100

What is the most common Valentine's Day flower?

Roses

200

What are two of the colors of Valentine's Day?

Pink, Red, Purple, and White

300

What is an example of an expensive gift someone might receive on Valentine's Day?

-jewelry

-a trip

-a nice dinner

400

What is the most purchased item during Valentine's Day?

A. Cards

B. Chocolates

C. Flowers

D. Rings

A. Cards

500

How many boxes of chocolates are bought for Valentine's day every year?

A. 15 million

B. 36 million

C. 62 million

D. 106 million

Around 36 million!

History of Valentine's Day

100

Who is the saint that Valentine's Day is partially named after?

St. Valentine

200

T/F: Valentine's Day is only about St. Valentine.

False

300

What century did Valentine's Day become a holiday?

5th Century

400

What pope made Valentine's Day a holiday?

Pope Gelasius I

500

What insanely popular website debuted on Valentine's Day in 2005?

A. Reddit

B. Google

C. Facebook

D. YouTube

YouTube

Valentine's Day traditions

100

When is Valentine's Day celebrated?

February 14th

200

What are the cards that children in school give to one another at school on Valentine's Day called?

Valentines

300

What are some things that take place at class parties on Valentine's Day?

-games

-food and drinks

-crafts

400

Who is the baby that shoots people with an arrow to make them fall in love?

Cupid

500

How many roses are sent for Valentine's Day every year?

A. 5 million

B. 14 million

C. 32 million

D. 50 million

D. 50 million roses!

Vocabulary Words

100

To have deep affection for someone; to really really like someone

To love

200

Something that is bought for someone else

Gift

300

This means to be able to reproduce or have children

fertility

400

What is the name of the Pagan fertility festival that Pope Gelasius I replaced with Valentine's Day?

Lupercalia

500

This is when you call the restaurant ahead of time to book a table in advance

reservation

Bonus

100

T/F: Valentine's Day is only for couples in love with one another.

False!

200

Which two countries popularized Valentine's Day?

- The USA

-The UK

-Ireland

-Spain

-The USA and UK

300

When did Valentine's Day start getting popular?

a. The 2000s

b. The 1900s

c. The 1800s

d. The 1700s

The 1800s

400

T/F: Hong Kong is one of the biggest celebrators of Valentine's Day.

False;

• Britain

• Canada

• Australia

• Argentina

• France

• Mexico

• South Korea

• The Philippines

500

Which country has a tradition to kiss at midnight on Valentine's Day?

a. The USA

b. France

c. The Philippines

d. The UK

The Philippines