Question 1

What year was the first Valentine's Day card sent?

Accepted Answer

1849

Question 2

Which Roman god is often associated with Valentine's Day?

Accepted Answer

Cupid

Question 3

In what country did the tradition of exchanging valentine cards originate?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 4

What is the name of the ancient Roman festival that some believe Valentine's Day is based on?

Accepted Answer

Lupercalia

Question 5

Which Shakespeare play features a character named Valentine?

Accepted Answer

Two Gentlemen of Verona

Question 6

What is the most popular flower given on Valentine's Day?

Accepted Answer

Rose

Question 7

Which color of rose symbolizes love and admiration?

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 8

What is the traditional gift for the 5th wedding anniversary, often associated with Valentine's Day?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Question 9

In Japan, what is the equivalent of Valentine's Day for women to give chocolates to men?

Accepted Answer

White Day

Question 10

Which Roman Emperor banned marriages, and St. Valentine is said to have defied this ban?

Accepted Answer

Claudius II

Question 11

What is the Italian word for "I love you"?

Accepted Answer

Ti amo

Question 12

Which famous playwright wrote, "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind"?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

Question 13

In the conversation hearts candies, what message is written the most?

Accepted Answer

Be Mine

Question 14

Which city is known as the "City of Love"?

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 15

Which poet wrote the famous line, "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways"?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Valentine's Day Trivia (15 question quiz)

2) Which Roman god is often associated with Valentine's Day?