Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly the most romantic day of the year. To make it more engaging and fun, lovers are bringing Valentine Day Trivia to their date night. To test your knowledge on chocolates, candies, followers and everything Valentine’s, we’ve put together a list of Valentine Day trivia questions.
This Valentine Day trivia is perfect for people of all ages and can be a great way to break the ice with your crush, make your friends laugh at a party, or quiz your loved one as you wait for your dinner reservations. Be prepared for a lot of learning about the history of the day, unique global celebrations, all romance facts, and more.
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Valentine Day Trivia Questions And Answers
Question 1: On average, how many times does your heart beat per day?
Answer: 100,000 times per day
Question 2: Approximately how many roses are produced for Valentine’s Day each year?
Answer: 250 million
Question 3: What name does Cupid have in Greek mythology?
Answer: Eros
Question 4: In Roman mythology, who is Cupid’s mother?
Answer: Venus
Question 5: “Wearing your heart on your sleeve” has origins from honouring which Roman goddess?
Answer: Juno
Question 6: On average, how many marriage proposals are there on every Valentine’s Day?
Answer: 220,000
Question 7: Letters to Juliet are sent to what city every year?
Answer: Verona, Italy
Question 8: Kissing increases most people’s heart rate to how many beats per minute?
Answer: At least 110
Question 9: Which Shakespeare’s plays mentions Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Hamlet
Question 10: What brain chemical is known as the “cuddle” or “love hormone?”
Answer: Oxytocin
Question 11:The love goddess Aphrodite was said to be born from what?
Answer: Sea foam
Question 12: When was February 14 first declared to be Valentine’s Day?
Answer: 1537
Question 13: In what country is Valentine’s Day known as “Friend’s Day”?
Answer: Finland
Question 14: Which holiday has the most flowers sent following Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Mother’s Day
Question 15: Which famous playwright coined the term “star-crossed lovers”?
Answer: William Shakespeare
Question 16: In the movie “Titanic,” what’s the name of Rose’s necklace?
Answer: The Heart of the Ocean
Question 17: What does XOXO stand for?
Answer: Hugs and kisses or, more specifically, kiss, hug, kiss, hug
Question 18: Why does chocolate melt in your hand?
Answer: The melting point of chocolate is between 86 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, which is lower than the average body temperature of 98.6 degrees.
Question 19: What’s the French word for love?
Answer: Amour
Question 20: According to the NRF, what’s the top gift consumers give on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Candy
Question 21: According to Statista, what’s the least desired Valentine’s Day gift by women?
Answer: Teddy Bear
Question 22: On average, how much money does a one-carat engagement ring cost?
Answer: $6,000
Question 23: Rudolph Valentino and Jean Acker hold the Guinness World Record for the shortest marriage. How long did it last?
Answer: 20 minutes
Question 24: What Christian martyr is considered the patron saint of lovers?
Answer: Saint Valentine
Question 25: National Singles Day is commemorated annually during which month?
Answer: September
Question 26: According to Billboard, what’s the top love song of all time?
Answer: “Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
Question 27: What major invention was patented on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: The Telephone
Question 28: How many Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged every year?
Answer: 1 billion
Question 29: The first recorded speed dating event was held in what year?
Answer: 1998
Question 30: What country has a holiday on the 14th of every month?
Answer: South Korea
Question 31: When were Valentine’s cards first sent?
Answer: 18th century
Question 32: What is the Guinness World Record for the longest marriage ever recorded?
Answer: 86 years, 290 days
Question 33: Who originally sang the song “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”?
Answer: Queen
Question 34: Who invented the first-known Valentine’s Day box of candy?
Answer: Richard Cadbury
Question 35: What do yellow roses symbolize?
Answer: Friendship
Question 36: Approximately how many people purchase Valentine’s Day gifts for their pets each year?
Answer: 9 million
Question 37: Who first added wings and a bow to Cupid’s image?
Answer: Renaissance-era painters
Question 38: In what form was the first-known Valentine’s Day message?
Answer: A poem
Question 39: What culturally new holiday is celebrated on February 13th to celebrate non-romantic relationships?
Answer: Galentine’s Day
Question 40: Valentine’s Day is believed to have roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. This festival is a celebration of what?
Answer: Fertility
Frequently Asked Questions
What are 10 facts about Valentine’s Day?
Here are some interesting facts about Valentine’s Day that you might want to know:
– Nearly 250 million roses are grown in preparation for Valentine’s Day each year
– Candy is the most popular gift to give
– Telephone is the major invention was patented on Valentine’s Day
– About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged every year
– According to Statista, teddy bear is the least desired Valentine’s Day gift by women
– According to the NRF, candy is the top gift consumers give on Valentine’s Day
– Besides Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day has the most flowers sent
– In Finland, Valentine’s Day known as “Friend’s Day
– On average, 220,000 marriage proposals are there on every Valentine’s Day
– Valentine’s cards were first sent in the 18th century
What are Valentine Day Trivia about Valentine’s Day?
On average, how many times does your heart beat per day? – 100,000
Approximately how many roses are produced for Valentine’s Day each year? Answer: 250 million
What name does Cupid have in Greek mythology? Answer: Eros
In Roman mythology, who is Cupid’s mother? Answer: Venus
“Wearing your heart on your sleeve” has origins from honouring which Roman goddess? – Answer: Juno
What year was February 14 first declared as Valentine’s Day?
At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine’s Day, and since then, February 14th has been a day of celebration.
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