Valentine's Candy
Valentine's History
Valentine's Symbols
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Valentine's Theme
100

In what year were the sweetheart candy messages "Be Mine" and "Kiss Me" first rolled out?

1902

100

Which English king declared Valentine's Day a holiday in 1537?

King Henry VIII

100

What is Cupid the Greek god of?

Love

100

What was the top gift people planned to give loved one on Valentine's Day?

Candy

100

Which white bird is often associated with romance?

The Dove

200

Who is credited with inventing the heart-shaped box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in 1861?

Richard Cadbury

200

How did Valentine's Day get its name?

Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who is believed to have lived in Rome during the 3rd century.  

200

Cupid is believed to carry arrows that have tips made of which two materials?

Gold arrow: Causes the target to feel uncontrollable desire and fall in love

Lead arrow: Causes the target to feel aversion and want to flee

200

What is it called when a group of girl friends get together to celebrate Valentine's Day?

200

During which century did Valentine's Day start to be associated with romance and love?

14th Century

300

What fruit covered in chocolate is a popular Valentine's Day gift?

Chocolate covered strawberries

300

In which U.S. city did the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre happen on Feb. 14, 1929?

Chicago.  The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre was the murder of seven members of Chicago's North Side Gang on Saint Valentine's Day 1929.  They were lined up against a wall and shot by 4 assailants, two of whom were disguised as police officers. 

300

What are red roses said to symbolize?

Passion and Love

300

According to Spotify, what was the top love song added to love-themed playlist around Valentine's Day 2020?

"All of Me" by John Legend

300

What Valentine's Day movie came out in 2010 and features actors including Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts, Jessica Biel and Ashton Kutcher?

400

What food can be decorated for Valentine's Day?

Cookies

400

When did people start exchanging cards and letters with their lovers and friends for Valentine's Day?

In the 17th century.

400

What is the least desired Valentine's Day gift by women?

Teddy Bear

400

What tune did Billboard name as the top love song of all time?

"Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie 

400

Who are Cupid's parents according to Roman mythology? 

Venus and Mars

500

Message hearts, also known as conversation hearts or Sweethearts, are made from what combination?

A combination of sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, and food coloring.

500

When did Valentine's Day cards begin to be mass produced?

In the 1840s.

500

What animal that flies is a symbol of Valentine's Day?

Lovebirds are a symbol of Valentine's Day because they represent the idea that birds find their mates on this day.

500

What year did Hallmark first start selling Valentine's Day cards?

1913

500

With a population of 108 people, which U.S state is home to the town of Valentine?

Texas