Worldwide, over ___ million roses are given for Valentine's day each year.
Worldwide, over 50 million roses are given for Valentine's day each year.
What day is Valentine's Day celebrated on?
Valentine's Day occurs on February 14th.
60% of America's red roses are grown in what state? (A - California; B - Cincinatti; C - South Dakota)
60% of America’s red roses are grown in the state of California.
Valentine's Day is the ____ most popular day to send cards to loved ones. (a. second b. first c. fifth d. fourth)
Valentine's Day is the SECOND most popular day to send cards to loved ones. Christmas is the most popular day for cards.
Along with Valentine's Day, this holiday is the other biggest holiday for giving flowers.
Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are the biggest holidays for giving flowers.
What is the name of the king of England officially declared February 14 to be a holiday. (A - George; B - Steven; C - Henry; D - Seth)
In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared Feb. 14 the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
Richard Cadbury invented the first Valentine's Day _______. (A-chocolate bar; B-candy heart; C-candy box; D-chocolate chips)
Richard Cadbury invented the first Valentines Day candy box in the late 1800s.
This flower is also seen as a symbol for Valentine's Day. (guess the color and type of flower)
Red rose is a favorite flower of Venus. For this reason red rose is also the symbol of Valentine’s Day. All over the world, over 50 million roses are given.
Approximately how many Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year? (A-1 million; B-500 million; C-700,000; D-1 billion)
About 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year.
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This shape is associated with Valentine's Day.
The heart is associated with Valentine's Day as it is considered the source of all human emotions.
On average, how many wedding proposals occur on Valentine's Day each year? (hint: it's in the hundred thousands)
220,000 is the average number of wedding proposals on Valentine's Day each year.
What does it mean when someone signs a card or letter using the "XOXO"?
"XOXO" is the informal term used to represent and expressing "hugs and kisses" or more literally "kiss, hug, kiss, hug."
This character is said to be the symbol of Valentine's Day?
Cupid is said to be the symbol of valentines. Cupid is the son of Venus, the Roman god of love and beauty.
"Valentine's cards are given to..." (order these from the most popular to the least: mothers, teachers, pets, wives, children, sweethearts)
In order of popularity, Valentine's Day cards are given to teachers, children, mothers, wives, sweethearts and pets.
Cupid is known as......the Greek god of love OR the Roman god of love?
Cupid is known as the Roman god of love. Cupid is the counterpart for the Greek god Eros.
TRUE or FALSE: In the 18th century, people made BOXES with ribbons and lace.
FALSE! In the 18th century, people made CARDS out of lace and ribbon.
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(True or False) In Victorian times it was considered GOOD LUCK to sign a Valentine's Day card.
False! In Victorian times it was considered BAD LUCK to sign a Valentine's Day card.
What is the approximate percentage of women who buy flowers on Valentine's Day?
Approximately 27 percent of those who buy flowers on Valentine's Day are women.