Test Your Knowledge of Valentine’s Day Tidbits

I know Valentine’s Day has passed for this year, but I thought it would be entertaining to test your knowledge about this fun day.

A Quiz about Valentine’s Day

Jesus always loves us

Love, flowers, candy

Everyone can love!

Candy heart love messages

Cupid shooting a love arrow

Enjoy the quiz. There are 15 questions, most of which have multiple answers (square boxes). Questions with circles only have one correct answer. And, yes, there are some silly answers! You can figure out if they’re correct or not. This is not a serious quiz!

What is the purpose of Valentine’s Day?

Explore the possibility of romantic love

Love, in general – for family, friends, coworkers, etc.

To stalk somebody

It is celebrated in most countries of the world.

True

False

None

What are some common Valentine's Day customs?

Sending greeting cards

Giving chocolate

Making fun of another person

Going out for a special meal

Buying stuffed animal

Sending flowers

What are some uncommon ways people have celebrated?

Taking family picture

Going on a Valentines scavenger hunt

Performing random acts of kindness

Making a balloon surprise

Who can you celebrate with?

Spouse

Best friend

An enemy

Family members

Romantic partner

Coworkers

When and where were the first heart-shaped boxes of chocolates produced?

In the United States, 1500

In the Middle East, 1950

In England, 1868, by the Cadbury company

None

Tradition says the origins of Valentine’s Day are rooted in the execution of St. Valentine, February 14, 269, after being imprisoned by the Romans for ministering to persecuted Christians.

True

False

None

Other names for Valentine’s Day include:

Feast of St. Valentine

Sweethearts Day

St. Valentine’s Day

Make a Friend Day

In one of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, mention is made of lovebirds and sending notes on Valentine’s Day.

True

False

None

When were Valentine's greeting cards first mass-produced?

Around 1500

Around 1850

Around 2000

None

Is Valentine’s Day mentioned in literature?

Yes, by authors Charles d’Orleans, Shakespeare, John Donne, to name a few

No, never

None

Another tradition claims St. Valentine was in trouble for performing marriage ceremonies for Christian soldiers, since that was forbidden.

True

False

None

Which are some Valentine symbols?

Red hearts

Doves

Winged Cupids

Green hearts

Another tradition says St. Valentine restored sight to the blind daughter of his jailer and sent her a note signed “Your Valentine” just before his execution.

True

False

None

Cupid was a Roman god based in Greek mythology on the god of love, Eros. Why did Cupid shoot golden arrows?

To hurt his enemies

To incite love in the recipient

To be funny

None

Time’s up

If you missed celebrating Valentine’s Day, it’s never too late! Use some of these ideas, or make up your own!

If you’re wondering, Joe and I went out to lunch the day after Valentine’s since I wasn’t up to going out on the day.

Around the world

For fun, let’s see what people around the world do for Valentine’s Day.
Leave a comment below about what you did (or will do) and what country you live in.

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