Valentine's Day Trivia

What is the origin of Valentine's Day?

• Victorian era greeting card companies

• Ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia

• Medieval English tradition of courtly love

• Ancient Greek festival of Aphrodisia

What does the heart symbolize on Valentine's Day?

• Love and affection

• Hate and resentment

• Indifference and apathy

• Sadness and despair

What is the significance of the color red on Valentine's Day?

• It represents sadness and loneliness

• It symbolizes love and passion.

• It has no specific significance

• It signifies friendship and loyalty

What flower is commonly associated with Valentine's Day?

• rose

• tulip

• daisy

• sunflower

What is the meaning of the term 'Cupid' in relation to Valentine's Day?

• Greek goddess of wisdom

• Egyptian god of the sun

• Roman god of love

• Norse god of thunder

Which Roman deity is Valentine's Day associated with?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury

• Janus

What gift is most commonly exchanged on Valentine's Day?

• Books

• Chocolates

• Watches

• Perfumes

How did the tradition of exchanging love letters on Valentine's Day begin?

• From the Victorian practice of sending anonymous cards

• As a Roman festival tradition where names were drawn to choose a Valentine

• Medieval knights would send them to their maidens

• It started with the first post office in the 19th century

What historical event is believed to have influenced the mid-February timing of Valentine's Day?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Roman festival of Lupercalia

• The crowning of Charlemagne

• The Battle of Hastings