Valentine’s Day Trivia

BY: EMILY WEBER
Staff Writer

Test your knowledge on Valentine’s Day

1. What were the first mass-produced valentine cards decorated with?
   1. Original photographs
   2. Ink
   3. Lace and ribbon
   4. Charcoal
2. What is the most popular Valentine’s Day gift in the United States?
   1. Candy
   2. Jewelry
   3. Flowers
   4. Card
3. In which country is it customary for women to give men chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
   1. Japan
   2. Canada
   3. Switzerland
   4. Italy
4. Which fast-food chain offers tableside service on Valentine’s Day?
   1. KFC
   2. Burger King
   3. Quizno’s
   4. White Castle
5. Which one of the following countries do not celebrate Valentine’s Day?
   1. US
   2. Canada
   3. Italy
   4. Mexico
6. What is candy referred to as in the UK?
   1. Jellies
   2. Lollies
   3. Sweets
7. Which singer originally wrote and performed “I Will Always Love You”?
   1. Stevie Nicks
   2. Dolly Parton
   3. Elton John
8. Why do red roses symbolize love?
   1. Because human hearts are red
   2. Because the red roses was created by Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love
   3. Marketers made it up in the 1950s to sell roses for Valentine’s Day
   4. Red symbolizes the blood that makes the heartbeat
9. What year did conversation hearts come to stores?
   1. 1999
   2. 2001
   3. 1899
   4. 1892
10. In the Italian city of Verona, where Shakespeare’s lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, about how many letters do you think are addressed to Juliet every Valentine’s Day?
    1. 10
    2. 100
    3. 1,000
    4. 10,000
11. Which state produces 60% of Roses?
    1. New York
    2. California
    3. Massachusetts
    4. South Carolina
12. Where was the first Valentine written from?
    1. A house
    2. A church
    3. A prison
    4. A school
13. In what country is Valentine’s Day known as “Friend’s Day?”
    1. Finland
    2. Japan
    3. Korea
    4. France
14. How much does an average man spend on Valentine’s Day?
    1. $80
    2. $45
    3. $5
    4. $130

Read on to find out how many questions you got right!

Trivia Answers:

1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. D
10. C
11. B
12. C
13. A
14. D