Valentine's Candy
Valentine's Day by the Numbers
Valentine's Day Cards
Misc.
100

True or false: candy hearts were originally medical lozenges

True

100

True or false: men will spend more than twice as much as women for Valentine's Day this year

True 

100
True or false: More people send cards on V-Day compared to Christmas

False

100

True or false: the X in XO stands for hugs

False

200

What percent of Americans share their Valentine's Day candy with friends and family? 

25%, 83%, 62% or 16%

83%

200

What percent of people buy V-Day gifts at a discount at stores? 

28%, 19%, 45%, 82%

28%

200

What percent of V-Day cards are bought by women? 

57%, 60%, 85%, or 49%

85%

200

Which state produces the majority of America's roses? 

Florida, Ohio, California or New York

California

300

How many months does NECCO spend producing their annual supply of candy hearts? 

11 months - they sell out within 6 weeks!

300

How many marriage proposals will be made on V-Day this year? (Answer is between 2 and 15 million)

9 million 

300

In order of popularity, who receives the most V-Day cards? 

Wives, mothers, children or teachers

Teachers

300

Where was the first V-Day card written from? 

A castle, a ship, a prison or a train

A prison

400

What is the most popular flavor in a Valentine's Day chocolate box? 

Caramel flavored

400

What percent of annual flower sales happen around V-Day? 

30%

400

How many billions of cards are sent on V-Day? 

1 billion
400

What percent of women send flowers to themselves on V-Day? 

15%