Valentine's Day Trivia
How much does the average American spend on Valentine's Day?
$75
Including children exchanging cards, how many Valentine's are bought each year? 700 million, 800 million, 900 million, 1 billion, or 2 billion.
1 billion
About how many roses are sold over a 3 day period around Valentine's Day? 1 million, 100 million, or 200 million.
100 million
How many different cards does Hallmark make for Valentine's Day? 1000, 1250, 1300, or 1330.
1330
What percent of women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day?
15%
In what year was Valentine's Day declared an official holiday?
1537
Love messages were first sent on cards during what century?
17th
The giving of Valentines started during which century?
17th
What percent of pet owners give their pets a gift on Valentine's Day?
3%
Approximately how many boxes of chocolates were sold for St. Valentine's Day in 2003?
36 million
What percentage of flowers bought on Valentine's Day are bought by men?
65%
What state produces a majority of America's roses?
California
What is the most popular way to say "Be Mine"-Flowers, Cards, or Candy?
Candy
What is the winged child shooting love arrows at the unsuspected?
Cupid
Which country began the tradition?
England
True or False: Valentine's Day is the largest card giving holiday?
False
The greeting card association estimates that 85% of all cards are bought by what sex?
Female
What color M&M is thought to be an aphrodisiac?
Green
What company is the top seller of Valentine's cards in America?
Hallmark
In what Shakespeare play is St. Valentine's Day mentioned?
Hamlet
The oldest known Valentine that is still in existence today was written by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife. Where was Charles when he penned this Valentine?
In the Tower of London.
The name Valentine originated in what cultural language?
Latin
Who was the first television couple to share a bed on air (instead of twin beds)?
Mike and Carol Brady
Who is Mickey Mouse's valentine?
Minnie
What state has a town called Valentine?
Nebraska
Conversation hearts were first made by what company?
Necco
"le Ovele Ouye" is I Love You in what language?
Pig Latin
If a woman sees a robin on Valentine's Day, what kind of a man will she marry?
Sailor, man at sea
Between girlfriends, wives, mothers, and teachers-who receives the most cards?
Teachers
On Valentine's Day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent on what invention of his?
Telephone
Who first introduced Valentine's Day as a Pagan ceremony in England?
The Romans, it was later dropped as a pagan belief.
What fruit is also known as the "love apple"?
Tomato
True or False: Did girls eat unusual food on Valentine's Day to help them dream about who they would marry?
True
What does the word Valentine stand for or mean?
Valor
Cupid was the son of what Roman god?
Venus
An ancient Celtic tradition was giving what with carved hearts on it, as a Valentine's gift?
Wooden spoons
