Valentine's Day Trivia

Need to fill an awkward silence at dinner with your Valentine? Why not quiz them!

1. What state produces a majority of America’s roses? 
2. What is the most popular way to say “Be Mine” - Flowers, Cards, or Candy? 
3. What fruit is also known as the “love apple?” 
4. Who was the first television couple to share a bed on air (instead of twin beds)? 
5. What card company is the top seller of Valentine’s cards in America? 
6. What percentage of flowers bought on Valentine’s Day are bought by men?
7. Between girlfriends, wives, mothers, and teachers-who receives the most cards? 
8. If a woman sees a robin on Valentine’s Day, what kind of a man will she marry? 
9. Conversation hearts were first made by what company? 
10. What state has a town called Valentine? 
11. "Ie Ovele Ouye" is I Love You in what language? 
12. What is the winged child shooting love arrows at the unsuspected?
13. What color M&M is thought to be an aphrodisiac? 
14. Who is Mickey Mouse’s valentine? 
15. True or False; Valentine’s Day is the largest card giving holiday? 
16. The name Valentine originated in what cultural language? 
17. The giving of Valentines started during which century? 
18. In what year did Valentine’s Day be declared an official holiday? 
19. Which country began the tradition? 
20. What does the word Valentine stand for or mean? 
21. True or False; Did girls eat unusual food on Valentine’s Day to help them dream about who they would marry? 
22. An ancient Celtic tradition was giving what with carved hearts on it, as a Valentines gift?
23. Love messages were first sent on cards during what century? 
24. Who first introduced Valentine’s Day as a Pagan ceremony in England? 
25. How much does the average American spend on Valentine’s Day?
26. The greeting card association estimates that 85% of all cards are bought by what sex? 
27. Including children exchanging cards, how many Valentines are bought each year? 
28. What percent of women send themselves flowers on valentine’s Day? 
29. What percent of pet owners give their pets a gift on Valentine’s Day?
30. On Valentine’s Day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent on what invention of his? 
31. How many different cards does Hallmark make for Valentine’s Day?
32. About how many roses are sold over a three day period around Valentine’s Day?
33. Cupid was the son of what Roman God? 
34. Approximately how many boxes of chocolate were sold for St. Valentine’s Day in 2003?
35. 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? 
36. In what Shakespeare play is St. Valentine’s Day mentioned? 

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