StuCo Trivia Valentine's Day

From which ancient Roman holiday did Valentine's Day originate?

• The Festival of Lupercalia

• The Festival of Quirinius

• Februarius

• The Celebration of Cupid

What day is Valentine's Day?

• February 15

• February 14

• February 13

• February 16

About how many candy hearts are made each year?

• 1 million

• 6 million

• 5 billion

• 8 billion

What is the winged child shooting arrows at unsuspecting Valentines called?

• Cherub

• Claude

• Cupid

• Snoopy

What is the only other holiday when people send more cards than on Valentine's Day?

• Mother's Day
• Father's Day
• Easter
• Christmas

What was the first valentine in the form of?

• Chocolate/Candy

• Teddy Bear

• A Card

• A Poem

• A Kitten

In 2016, what percentage of people bought gifts for their pets?

• 31 %

• 3 %

• 19 %

• 47 %

What is the most popular type of candy in chocolate boxes?

• Caramels

• Chocolate-Filled

• Chocolate-Covered Nuts

• Cream-Filled

How much are people expected to spend this Valentine's Day (approximately) (total - not per person)

• $10 million

• $126 million

• $14 billion

• $27 billion

What percentage of people buy chocolate for their Valentine on Valentines Day?

• 44 %

• 82 %

• 39 %

• 69 %