In what year were the sweetheart candy messages "Be Mine" and "Kiss Me" first rolled out?
1902
Which English king declared Valentine's Day a holiday in 1537?
King Henry VIII
What is Cupid the Greek god of?
Love
What was the top gift people planned to give loved one on Valentine's Day?
Candy
Which white bird is often associated with romance?
The Dove
Who is credited with inventing the heart-shaped box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in 1861?
Richard Cadbury
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.
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
What is it called when a group of girl friends get together to celebrate Valentine's Day?
During which century did Valentine's Day start to be associated with romance and love?
14th Century
What fruit covered in chocolate is a popular Valentine's Day gift?
Chocolate covered strawberries
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.
What are red roses said to symbolize?
Passion and Love
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
What Valentine's Day movie came out in 2010 and features actors including Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts, Jessica Biel and Ashton Kutcher?
What food can be decorated for Valentine's Day?
Cookies
When did people start exchanging cards and letters with their lovers and friends for Valentine's Day?
In the 17th century.
What is the least desired Valentine's Day gift by women?
Teddy Bear
What tune did Billboard name as the top love song of all time?
"Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
Who are Cupid's parents according to Roman mythology?
Venus and Mars
Message hearts, also known as conversation hearts or Sweethearts, are made from what combination?
A combination of sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, and food coloring.
When did Valentine's Day cards begin to be mass produced?
In the 1840s.
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.
What year did Hallmark first start selling Valentine's Day cards?
1913
With a population of 108 people, which U.S state is home to the town of Valentine?
Texas