We know that Valentine’s Day is mainly popularised as the tradition of love and respect. Where people steal time from their busy lives to spend some quality time and express love and romance to the somebody they love. They plan surprises, shortlist the gift ideas, and try to make the moment special & unforgettable.
But what do you think, Do you know everything about this tradition? I don’t think so!
You may be surprised by its numerous good & evil histories, timely changed traditions and various real & unreal claims that were made by the people who wanted to be part of this. The purpose and celebration of Valentine’s Day is to spread love and should be known to everyone.
Let’s find out, Your sincerity about this tradition with these 95 Valentine’s Day trivia questions which are constructed with diverse histories, the tradition from sweetheart candies to pricey chocolates and from romantic movies to mass-produced greeting cards, We have all covered.
General Valentine’s Day Trivia
- Who is the Greek god linked with love on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Eros/Cupid - When did the Juliet Club start?
Answer: 1972 - How many roses are grown for Valentine’s Day every year?
Answer: Approximately 250 Million - How much does the average American spend on Valentine’s Day annually?
Answer: $195 (Approx.) - What is the other name for God Cupid?
Answer: Eros - Who introduced Galentine’s Day?
Answer: Leslie Knope - What birds are known as love birds for traveling in pairs?
Answer: Genus Agapornis - What is the most common term for expressing love on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Sweetheart - Which U.S. states have towns named Valentine?
Answer: Virginia, Arizona, Nebraska, and Texa - What is the most liked flower on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Red Roses - What animal has a large heart?
Answer: Blue Whale - What is the origin of “Genus Agapornis”?
Answer: Africa - Which Latin word does the term “Lase” come from?
Answer: Lacques (capturing someone’s heart) - What was Vinegar Valentine’s previously known?
Answer: Penny Dreadfuls - Which country has the most common wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Philippines - What Italian city receives letters addressed to Juliet?
Answer: Verona, Italy - Where did the goddess of love, Venus, come from?
Answer: Seafoam - What does a mix of white and red roses symbolize?
Answer: Unity, Passion, and respect - Which city is called the “City of Love”?
Answer: Paris, France - From which country does the US import the most Red roses for Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Columbia
Trivia About Valentine’s Day Presents, Treats and Chocolates
- Who came up with the idea of heart-shaped candy boxes on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Richard Cadbury - Which rose color represents love on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Red Rose - How many chocolate hearts are sold on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: 36 Million - What was the first chocolate created by Oliver Chase?
Answer: Necco Wafers - What phrases were on the 2023 Sweethearts Candies?
Answer: “Big Dog,” “Love Birds” and “Purr Fect” - What’s the best-selling chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Hershey Kisses - Which U.S. state eats the most M&M candies on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Arizona - Who started printing sentimental messages inside the “Conversation Hearts” chocolates?
Answer: Daniel Chase - What is the most consumed non-chocolate candy on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Conversation hearts - What was the original name of Conversation Heart candy?
Answer: Sweethearts - When was the production of Sweetheart candy stopped?
Answer: 2019 - What percentage of people buy gifts for their pets on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: 27% - In which country do women give chocolates to men on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Japan - How many people get engaged on Valentine’s Day 2023?
Answer: 6 Million (Roughly) - How many candies does a box of Sweetheart candy contain?
Answer: 36
Trivia About Valentine’s Day Card
- When did Hallmark print its first Valentine’s card?
Answer: 1913 - Who mass-produced the first Valentine’s Day cards in the U.S.?
Answer: Esther Howland - What is the most popular holiday for greeting cards?
Answer: Mother’s Day - Who receives the most Valentine’s Day cards on 14th February?
Answer: Teachers - Which company was the first to advertise Valentine’s Day cards nationally?
Answer: Hallmark - How many greeting cards are exchanged on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Over 150 Million - What percentage of Americans consume chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: 67 - How many designs of Valentine’s Day cards does Hallmark produce each year?
Answer: 1400 - Which museum houses the oldest Valentine’s Day card, written by Charles?
Answer: British Library - In which year was the oldest printed Valentine’s Day card made?
Answer: 1477
Trivia About Valentine’s Day Movies & Songs
- What is the first horror movie associated with Valentine’s Day?
Answer: My Bloody Valentine (1981) - What is the highest-grossing love story movie ever?
Answer: Titanic - Who wrote the oldest known love song, “The Love Song for Shu-Sin”?
Answer: Shu-Sin - What TV show popularised “Galantine’s Day?
Answer: Parks and Recreation - Who wrote the book “Letters to Juliet”?
Answer: Lise Eve Friedman and Ceil Jann Friedman - In which romantic movie do Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan first meet in front of the Empire State Building?
Answer: Sleepless in Seattle - Who wrote the famous novel “The Notebook”?
Answer: Nicholas Sparks - Who wrote the book “Love You Forever”?
Answer: Robert Munsch - What is Jack’s surname on the Titanic?
Answer: Dawson - Which year does “Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!” publish?
Answer: 2011
Trivia About Valentine’s Day History
- When did “Vinegar Valentines” begin?
Answer: 1840s - Who built the first heart-shaped candy-making machine?
Answer: Oliver Chase - Who applied for a patent for a futuristic invention on Valentine’s Day in 1876?
Answer: Alexander Graham Bell - Who first declared “St. Valentine’s Day” an official holiday?
Answer: Pope Gelasius - Who executed St. Valentine?
Answer: Claudius II Gothicus - What ancient Roman festival is Valentine’s Day linked to?
Answer: Roman festival of Lupercalia - What was the opening line of the poem Charles wrote to his wife in 1415?
Answer: “I’m already wearied by love, my very sweet Valentine” - In which year did King Henry VIII officially declare February 14 a holiday?
Answer: 1537 - Who started the tradition of giving flowers on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: King Charles XII of Sweden - Which two U.S. states joined the union on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Arizona & Oregon - What antibiotic was discovered on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Penicillin - Who revoked St. Valentine’s Day as a holiday declared by Pope Gelasius?
Answer: Pope Paul VI - According to Roman mythology, who are Cupid’s parents?
Answer: Venus (The goddess of love) and Mars (The god of war)
Multiple Choice Valentine’s Day Trivia
- Where was the first Valentine’s letter written?
- In a Cave
- In a Jail
- In a Coliseum
- Which country has two Valentine’s Day?
- India
- South Korea
- Japan
- Which Roman Goddes loves red roses?
- Neptune
- Venus
- Pluto
- Who spends more money on Valentine’s Day? (Guess Your Answer)
- Men
- Women
- Which country celebrates Valentine’s Day as Friends Day?
- Finland
- Netherland
- Greenland
- What is the most given present on the Valentine’s Day?
- Cards
- Chocolates
- Who buys the most Valentine’s Day Card on 14th February?
- Men
- Women
- What is a single red rose surrounded by a baby’s breath called?
- A Proposal Rose
- A Friendship Rose
- A Signature Rose
- What does a yellow rose signify on Valentine’s Day?
- Love
- Friendship
- Respect
- In what language was the oldest Valentine’s note written?
- English
- French
- Italian
Valentine’s Day Trivia for Kids
- Who is the mother of American Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Esther Allen Howland - Which country first celebrated the Valentine’s Day?
Answer: England - What does “XOXO” mean on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “Hugs and Kisses” - What US state is known as the chocolate capital of the United States?
Answer: Pennsylvania - What was the most used emoji on 2023 Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Red Heart - Which country has the on every month 14th?
Answer: Korea - What state produces most of the roses in the US?
Answer: California - What is the love hormone secreted in the human brain?
Answer: Oxytocin - What is the French word used for love?
Answer: Amour - On what date is the National Candy Day celebrated each year?
Answer: 4 Nov