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Valentine's Day Trivia

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chocolate
What is the most popular gift on Valentine's Day?
Women
Who pays more for their gifts-men or women?
1840
When did Americans start celebrating Valentine's Day?
58 million
How many pounds of chocolate are used on Valentine's Day?
red rose
What is the most popular flower on Valentine's Day?
February 14
What is the date of Valentine's Day?
England
What country gave America the idea for Valentine's Day?
To store mementos.
What do candy manufacturers want the boxes to be used for after the chocolate is eaten?
1600s
When did Europe begin to embrace the tradition of Valentines?
Canada/Mexico/UK/France/Australia
What are some other countries where Valentines Day is celebrated?
1382
When was Valentine's Day first mentioned?
Rome
Where can you find Valentine's skull?
1840
When was Cupid's golden age?
6 days
How long do the cocoa beans and pulp sit outside before being used to make chocolate?
Lupercalia
What was Valentine's day first known as?
The beginning of the mating season for birds.
What was February 14th believed to be?
1 billion
What is the estimated number of Valentine cards sent per year?
$130
How much does the average American spend on Valentines Day?
The Christian Church
Who decided Valentine's Day should be in February?
Pennsylvania
What state is the Hershey company located in?
63%
What percent of adults celebrate Valentines Day?
He wears his heart on his sleeve
From two possible customs: Roman soldiers pin the name of their loved one on their sleeve; or knights tying something of their love's around their arm.
Juno
Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods. Celebrated on February 14.
Esther Holwand
Sold the first mass produced Valentine's day cards
Emperor Claudius II
Imprisoned Valentine for either preforming marriages to soldiers or helping Christians escape harsh Roman prisons.
White rose
Symbolizes purity
Red rose
Symbolizes passion and love
Yellow rose
Symbolizes friendship
Black rose
Symbolizes death
Eros
God of love (cupid)
Over $20.7 billion
What Americans spent on Valentine's Day in 2019
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