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General knowledge

Valentine's Day facts, traditions and stats

27 questions5 easy14 medium8 hard
EASY5 questions
1

Which symbol is often associated with Valentine’s Day besides hearts?

ACupid’s arrow
BHorseshoe
CCrescent moon
DFour-leaf clover
2

What is the French word for love?

AAmour
BLiebe
CAmore
DAmistad
3

According to the NRF, what's the top gift consumers give on Valentine's Day?

ACards
BJewelry
CCandy
DFlowers
4

What does giving someone a single red rose mean?

AThinking of you
BBest wishes
CI love you
DThank you
5

Which small candy with printed messages is popular on Valentine’s Day?

AConversation hearts
BGummy bears
CJelly beans
DCandy corn
MEDIUM14 questions
1

Who are Cupid's parents, according to Roman mythology?

AVenus and Mercury
BNeptune and Minerva
CJupiter and Juno
DMars and Venus
2

Which Greek goddess is associated with red roses?

AAthena
BAphrodite
CArtemis
DHera
3

According to Statista, what's the least desired Valentine's Day gift by women?

ACandy
BFlowers
CJewelry
DTeddy bear
4

Which country has a tradition where women give men chocolate on Valentine’s Day?

ACanada
BFrance
CBrazil
DJapan
5

In which country is Valentine’s Day known as “Friend’s Day”?

ANorway
BSweden
CFinland
DDenmark
6

Which country is credited with starting the tradition of exchanging love notes on Valentine’s Day (per a quiz)?

ASpain
BFrance
CItaly
DEngland
7

Cupid is the Roman counterpart to which Greek god?

AHermes
BApollo
CAdonis
DEros
8

According to medieval Europeans, Feb. 14 marked the beginning of mating season for which animals?

ABirds
BRabbits
CDeer
DBears
9

How many roses are produced for Valentine's Day?

A500 million
B100 million
C250 million
D1 billion
10

Approximately how many Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide each year?

A500 million
B2 billion
C100 million
DOver 1 billion
11

How much do Americans spend on Valentine's gifts for pets?

A$3 billion
B$1.7 billion
C$750 million
D$500 million
12

What percentage of Valentine's Day flowers are purchased by men?

A50%
B65%
C80%
D40%
13

Which holiday sees more floral purchases: Valentine's Day or Mother's Day?

AMother's Day
BValentine's Day
CThey're equal
DEaster
14

After candy, what's the most popular gift consumers give on Valentine's Day?

AFlowers
BChocolate
CJewelry
DGreeting cards
HARD8 questions
1

What percentage of Valentine's Day roses are red?

A45%
B80%
C69%
D50%
2

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

ARuby and emerald
BSilver and bronze
CGold and lead
DDiamond and steel
3

Approximately how many marriage proposals occur on Valentine's Day in the United States?

A50,000
B100,000
C500,000
D220,000
4

What is a popular Welsh Valentine’s tradition that involves carving?

AGifting love spoons
BCarving wooden rings
CCarving stone hearts
DCarving roses
5

According to Hallmark, how many Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year (excluding those given out in classrooms)?

A300 million
B200 million
C145 million
D85 million
6

What are the names of the white flowers gifted in Denmark instead of roses?

ALilies
BTulips
CSnowdrops
DDaisies
7

How much do Americans spend on Valentine's Day gifts annually?

A$15 billion
B$27.5 billion
C$40 billion
D$10 billion
8

On average, how much do people plan to spend on Valentine's Day for their loved ones?

A$95.50
B$185.81
C$125.75
D$250.00

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