Valentine’s Day Trivia
Valentine’s Day is one of the most loved events all over the world. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or simply love the holiday of love, these 30+ Valentine's Day "Trivia" questions will deepen your understanding of Valentine's Day and its traditions, history, and symbols 😍
✍️ February 29, 2024
- 🤗 How to Play Valentine’s “Trivia”
- 📱 Play “Trivia” Online
- 😍 Valentine’s Day “Trivia” Questions for Everyone
- ❤️ Valentine’s Day “Trivia” Questions for Kids
- 😂 Funny Valentine’s Day “Trivia” Questions
Let’s face it, being a lover and a hopeless romantic is a dying act. Being nonchalant and careless is the new trend. But not for us!
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, affection, and appreciation for the special people in our lives. And we want to test your knowledge with some fun “Trivia” Questions about this special day. So, ready to put your love knowledge to the test?
How to Play Valentine’s “Trivia”
This “Trivia” game can be played alone or with a partner. To play, simply gather your friends, family, or significant other and group yourselves into teams, or play individually!
Before you begin, pick a trivia master who will read the questions and keep score. The trivia master should also have access to the answers, which can be found below each section.
To start, the trivia master will read a question out loud, and the first person or team to raise their hand gets to answer. If they answer correctly, they get a point. If they answer incorrectly, another team or individual can try to answer and earn the point instead.
The game continues until all questions have been answered or until you decide to stop and declare a winner!
Play “Trivia” Online
Want questions on the go for a your next “Trivia” game night? This online version of the game gives you access to over 1,000 “Trivia” questions, and for free!
All you have to do is download our free app, choose a category, and let the fun begin! You’ll never run out of questions and you can play wherever, whenever.
Valentine’s Day “Trivia” Questions for Everyone
Valentine’s Day is for everyone! So, whether you’re single, in a relationship, or celebrating with friends and family, these questions will test your knowledge of this romantic holiday.
1. What is the origin of Valentine’s Day?
- Greek
- Romans
- Egyptians
- Pagans
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Romans
The day derives from Lupercalia, a Roman festival.
2. When was the earliest record of handing out Valentine’s Day cards?
- 1430
- 1415
- 1400
- 1200
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1415
Charles Duke, from Orleans, wrote to his wife whilst being imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1415
3. Where did the word “Valentine” come from”?
- Valor
- Vacatio
- Vacuus
- Valde
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Valor
The word Valor comes from the Latin word “Valorem” which is “strength, moral worth,” and a hint of “courage” is added later on.
4. Other than Valentine’s Day, what’s another holiday famous for giving out flowers?
- New Year’s Day
- Chinese New Year
- Mother’s Day
- Teacher’s Day
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Mother’s Day
Flowers represent life and fertility, which is why giving them to mothers is appropriate.
5. Which Roman emperor ordered the death of St. Valentine?
- Valentinian II
- Theodosius II
- Constantius II
- Claudius II
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Claudius II
Most scholars believe that Valentine’s Day was intended to honor a priest, Valentine, who defied the order of Emperor Claudius II. Emperor Claudius believed that single men made better soldiers, so Valentine, seeing the injustice of this, continued to marry young lovers in secret.
6. Who created the first Valentine’s Day box of chocolates?
- Milton Hershey
- Richard Cadbury
- Pietro Ferrero
- Sint-Niklaas
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Richard Cadbury
In 1861, John Cadbury’s son, Richard Cadbury, helped increase sales by packing Cadbury chocolates in the world’s first heart-shaped candy box for Valentine’s Day
7. Which U.S. President lost both his wife and mother on Valentine’s Day?
- William Howard Taft
- William McKinley
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Woodrow Wilson
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Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt lost his first wife on February 14, 1884, due to kidney failure. He also lost his mother due to typhoid fever
8. A heart was carved into what as Valentine’s gift in Old Ireland?
- Turnips
- Leather
- Trees
- Spoons
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Spoons
It was important for a girl’s father to see that the suitor was capable of woodwork which was a good way to provide for his family.
9. When did the diamond industry begin to promote themselves as gifts for Valentine’s Day?
- 1920s
- 1940s
- 1950s
- 1980s
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1980s
While it isn’t clear which company exactly started it, it was around this time when several companies began promoting diamonds and jewelry.
10. What is Cupid’s name in Greek mythology?
- Eros
- Hermes
- Eryx
- Peitho
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Eros
While Eros is Cupid’s Greek counterpart, Aphrodite is Venus'
11. What chemical in one’s brain is also known as the love hormone?
- Serotonin
- Oxytocin
- Dopamine
- Endorphins
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Oxytocin
Levels of oxytocin often increase during hugging and/or orgasm.
12. Which state in America produces the reddest roses?
- California
- Washington
- Florida
- New Jersey
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California
California produces about 60% of all the roses for Valentine’s Day.
13. What is the highest-grossing romance movie between the following?
- Titanic
- Forrest Gump
- Mamma Mia!
- Beauty and the Beast (live-action)
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Titanic
While Titanic is also one of the most tragic films, it is the top-grossing romance film with $2.19 billion.
14. In what year did Hallmark release its first Valentine’s Day product?
- 1820
- 1900
- 1913
- 1916
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1916
The offer to make Valentine’s Day cards happened in 1913, but it was only in 1916 did the actual production start.
15. Where can you find St. Valentine?
- Greece
- Madrid
- Rome
- Paris
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Rome
The skull of St. Valentine is on display in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome.
Valentine’s Day “Trivia” for Kids
Kids love Valentine’s Day too! These questions are perfect for kids to learn more about the history and traditions behind this special day while having fun. 🥰
1. Which Valentine’s Day treat had a different purpose when it first came out?
- Candy Hearts
- Chocolates
- Flowers
- Cards
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Candy Hearts
It was initially made by Oliver Chase in 1847 as medical lozenges.
2. Cupid is the son of which Roman God?
- Diana
- Mars
- Venus
- Mercury
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Venus
Venus is the Roman God of love, which makes sense.
3. Which is the flower associated with Valentine’s Day?
- Lily
- Rose
- Carnation
- Sunflower
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Rose
The red rose is said to be the favorite flower of Venus, a Roman God.
4. What is the most common symbol on Valentine’s Day?
- Triangle
- Square
- Circle
- Heart
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Heart
The heart is connected to Valentine’s Day because many people believe that it is the source of all human emotions.
5. What is a story most remembered on Valentine’s Day?
- Macbeth
- Hamlet
- Romeo & Juliet
- Edward III
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Romeo & Juliet
One of the most tragic love stories of all time by Shakespeare. They lived in Verona, Italy, so every year, thousands of Valentine’s Day cards are sent to Verona addressed to Juliet.
6. What fruit is also known as the “love apple”?
- Pears
- Tomato
- Grapes
- Cherry
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Tomato
It was because of their heart shape and was thought to be an aphrodisiac
7. What is the name of the cherub that is the symbol for Valentine’s Day?
- Orpheus
- Aeneas
- Lares
- Cupid
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Cupid
Cupid is a part of Roman mythology and is the son of Venus.
8. What does the “X” in XOXO stand for?
- Hugs
- The Cross
- Kiss
- Rejection
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Kiss
Unclear when XOXO came together, but one of the earliest documented instances of seeing “XOXO” is in 1960.
9. Red roses are known to be a sign of love, what color symbolizes friendship?
- Blue
- White
- Purple
- Yellow
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Yellow
Yellow roses have been associated with joy and cheer because of their bright color. This is why it’s much fitting to symbolize friendship
10. What does Cupid hold?
- Harp
- Bow and Arrow
- Sword
- Heart
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Bow and Arrow
Cupid is the God of Love and is usually portrayed as a baby with wings (or cherub) that holds a bow and arrow. It is said that he shoots his arrows and can make anyone fall in love.
11. Which of the following is not usually given out on Valentine’s Day?
- Jewelry
- Cake
- Fruit Baskets
- Poetry
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Fruit Baskets
Chocolates, Cards, and Flowers are one of the most common gifts for Valentine’s Day.
12. What color symbolizes love?
- Red
- White
- Pink
- Yellow
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Red
Red is the color for passion and love.
13. What do you need to kiss for it to become a Prince?
- Fairy
- Frog
- Bear
- Fish
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Frog
Made famous by the Princess and the Frog (or The Frog Prince), the Princess had to kiss the frog in order for it to transform back to a Prince.
14. What is Shakespeare’s most romantic play?
- Titanic
- Romeo & Juliet
- Macbeth
- Pamela
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Romeo & Juliet
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is about a couple that couldn’t be together because of their families but had so much love for one another that lead to a tragic ending.
15. Which country declared Valentine’s Day an official public holiday?
- America
- France
- Spain
- None
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None
As sad as it may sound, but no country has declared Valentine’s Day as an official public holiday.
Funny Valentine’s Day “Trivia” Questions
Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to be serious. Test your sense of humor with these funny “Trivia” questions that will make you laugh while also learning something new!
1. About how many greeting cards are bought each year?
- 1 million
- 500 million
- 144 million
- 231 million
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144 million
This is in the U.S alone, according to Hallmark
2. Women who buy flowers on Valentine’s Day have most likely bought them for who?
- Her children
- Her significant other
- Her mother
- Herself
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Herself
Most women that buy flowers on Valentine’s Day are for themselves, according to a study by Ispos-Insight in 2004.
3. On average, how many marriage proposals are made every Valentine’s Day?
- 220,000
- 100 million
- 500,000
- 1,000
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220,000
This is just the average number of wedding proposals on Valentine’s Day each year.
4. In medieval times, girls/women ate bizarre foods on Valentine’s Day. Why is this?
- To make them more desirable with men
- To meet their future partner
- To dream about their future spouses
- To make them look stronger
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To dream about their future spouses
One of the more famous treats in these bizarre foods is a roasted hedgehog!
5. What percentage of all Valentine’s Day cards purchases are by women?
- 5%
- 20%
- 85%
- 92%
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85%
According to the Greeting Card Association, about 85% of Valentine’s Day cards are purchased by women yearly.
6. What is normally accompanied by chocolates?
- Bouquet of Flowers
- Jewelry
- Cards
- Cake
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Bouquet of flowers
Chocolates and flowers go together so well! It’s just the perfect Valentine’s Day gift!
7. What’s one of the most famous superstitions on Valentine’s Day during Victorian Times?
- You can’t eat the chocolates your lover gave you
- It’s bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card
- If your Valentine’s doesn’t return that love, you can never find love again
- Giving flowers assures you of your Valentine’s love
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It’s bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card
It was just a superstition though, which could have been confusing to some, but useful to others.
8. What is the custom of Valentine’s Day in Japan?
- Men had to give chocolates to their mothers-in-law too
- Women would give men chocolates
- Men are supposed to clean the entire house
- Women should be the only ones moving into the house
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Women would give men chocolates
Don’t worry though, Japanese men are expected to return the favor during “White Day” on March 14.
9. What’s the most common unusual recipient of a Valentine’s Day card?
- Pets
- Police
- Plants
- Spiritual Gods
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Pets
Yes, believe it or not, pets are one of the top recipients of a Valentine’s Day card! They deserve the love too!
10. What percentage of those who buy flowers on Valentine’s day are bought by men?
- 90%
- 82%
- 73%
- 54%
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73%
While this is only an approximate, yes, those who buy flowers are 73% men, while the remaining 27% are women
And remember, love is not just for one day. Keep the romantic spirit alive and celebrate love every day! Let’s spread some love and play on! 💕
