Love is in the air! And what better way to have fun and have a healthy competition with your significant other than a trivia challenge about the day of love? Check out this Valentine's day trivia today and see how much you know about Valentine's Day traditions, facts, and more.
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom?
Venus Click to see the answer
What Valentine's Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?
Sweethearts
What is the most common phrase used on Valentine’s Day?
I love you.
What did the “X” at the end of a letter represent before it stood for a kiss?
The cross
Valentine's Day is celebrated every?
February 14
Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
Eros
Approximately how many heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold each Valentine’s Day?
35 million Click to see the answer
Who are Shakesphere's "Star-crossed Lovers"?
Romeo & Juliet
In which U.S. state do people marry the youngest?
Utah
What did the founder of Domino's give his future wife for their first Valentine's Day?
a heart-shaped pizza
"Valentine" was the name given to which kind of early Christian?
Martyrs
Who invented speed dating?
A Rabbi
Why did women and girls eat bizarre foods on Valentine's Day in medieval times?
To dream about their future spouses
Who did the fictional St Valentine send his message to?
The daughter of his jailer
Today we associate love with the heart, but this wasn’t always the case. In medieval times, which internal organ was believed to cause love?
The liver Click to see the answer
What was the name of the first card company in America to make Valentine’s Day cards?
New England Valentine Co.
Valentine’s Day was first celebrated in:
Ancient Rome
St. Valentine was put to death at the order of what Roman emperor?
Claudius II
Who created the first Valentine's Day box of chocolates?
Richard Cadbury
She was known as ‘the Mother of American Valentine’ for being the first mass manufacturer of uniquely designed American Valentine’s.
Monica Bellucci
As well as being the unofficial patron saint of love, what occupation is St Valentine also believed to be the patron of?
Beekeepers
"Wearing your heart on your sleeve" has origins from honoring which Roman goddess?
Juno
In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentine's Day cards were called "___ Valentines."
Vinegar
Who wrote the oldest-known Valentine's Day message?
The Duke of Orleans
From where was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message sent?
Prison
What does the O in XOXO stand for?
Hugs
In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love?
Psyche Click to see the answer
In what country is Valentine's Day known as "Friend's Day?"
Finland
What is the name of the brain chemical known as the “love hormone?”
Oxytocin
Which was Shakespeare’s most romantic play?
Romeo and Juliet
What kind of flowers are traditionally given to symbolise love?
Red roses
What other gift sometimes accompanies a bouquet of red roses?
Chocolates
What color rose does one send to a friend on Valentine’s Day?
Yellow
"Valentine" was the name given to which kind of early Christian?
Martyrs
What fruit is known as the love apple?
Tomato
In _______ times, it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card.
Victorian Click to see the answer
Which U.S. President lost both his wife and mother on Valentine's Day?
Theodore Roosevelt
In Old Ireland a heart was carved into what as a Valentines gift?
Spoon
Aphrodite, the Love Goddess, favored which animal for their monogamous habits?
Doves
In Japan, what do women give men on Valentine’s Day?
Chocolates
When was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message written?
1415
A single red rose surrounded by baby's breath is called what by florists?
A Signature Rose
What animal will the Bronx zoo let you name after your lover on Valentine's Day?
Cockroach
What is the name of Shakespeare’s play featuring the characters Valentine and Proteus?
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
What U.S. state produces the most roses for Valentine's Day?
California
“O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?” Juliette cried out from her home in this city:
Verona
Who led the Chicago gangsters behind the St Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929?
Al Capone
Which symbol does New York’s Empire State Building illuminate every Valentine’s Day?
A heart
The love goddess Aphrodite was said to be born from what?
Seafoam
What Roman holiday can Valentine’s Day celebrations be traced back to?
Lupercalia