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Looking for a fun, Valentine's Day-themed game to play with a romantic partner? We've curated just the thing for you — a delightful assortment of Valentine's Day trivia questions! And rest assured, we've got all the answers for you as well. Let's uncover just how attuned you truly are when it comes to matters of the heart and all things love!
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1. Which Shakespearean character famously says, "If music be the food of love, play on"?
2. Which bird species is associated with Valentine's Day (and often released at weddings) due to its courtship rituals and mating for life?
3. What candy bar can be broken into left and right pieces to share?
4. Who wrote Wuthering Heights, a novel known for its passionate and tragic love story?
5. What is the name of the diamond in Titanic?
6. What is Valentine’s Day named after?
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Saint Valentine, a third-century Roman saint commemorated on February 14th.
7. Which country is known to have originated the tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards?
8. What is the origin of the heart symbol associated with Valentine's Day?
The symbol has its origins in the belief that the human heart was the center of all human emotions.
9. How much money is typically spent on Valentine's Day gifts each year in the United States?
On average, Americans spend around $20 billion on Valentine's Day gifts each year.
10. What flower is most commonly associated with Valentine's Day?
11. What is the significance of the color red on Valentine's Day?
The color red symbolizes love, passion, and romance, which are central themes of Valentine's Day.
12. Which Roman god is Valentine's Day named after?
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13. In what year did Hallmark begin producing Valentine's Day cards?
14. Who created heart-shaped Valentine’s Day chocolate boxes?
15. What is the most popular candy given on Valentine's Day?
16. Which Shakespeare play features a character named Valentine?
17. Which poet wrote the famous line "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways" in a sonnet?
18. What is the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty?
19. What is Valentine's Day known by in most Latin American countries?
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20. What is the name of the Greek goddess of love and beauty?
21. Which ancient Roman poet wrote The Art of Love, a series of poems offering advice on love and romance?
22. Which ancient Roman festival inspired the modern celebration of Valentine's Day?
Lupercalia, which honored the god Lupercus.
23. In Welsh tradition, what is the name of the patron saint of love, similar to Valentine, whose day is celebrated on January 25th?
24. What is the name of the French duke who is credited with writing the first known Valentine's Day card in the 15th century?
25. In which country is Valentine's Day known as "Dia dos Namorados" and celebrated on June 12th?
26. What year did Milton S. Hershey introduce his famous Hershey's Kisses?
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27. In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god of love and desire, whose bow is made of sugarcane and arrows tipped with flowers?
28. Which bird is known for its mating dance and is often associated with courtship and love?
29. In Finland, what is the name of the Valentine's Day equivalent that celebrates friendship and is observed on the same day?
30. Which US state produces the most roses?
31. Which popular song by Elvis Presley contains the lyrics, "Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can't help falling in love with you"?
32. What is the term for the fear of falling in love?
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33. What is the name of the Japanese art of flower arrangement, also known as “making flowers come alive”?
34. What is the name of the romantic comedy film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks?
35. What is the birthstone for February?
36. Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice, featuring the iconic romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy?
37. Which 1990 romantic fantasy film features the characters Sam and Molly, whose love transcends death?
38. What is the term used to describe the romantic attraction to oneself?
39. Which musical features the characters Tony and Maria, caught in a forbidden love affair amidst the rival gangs of the Jets and the Sharks?
40. Where is Pont des Arts, also known as “love lock bridge” located?
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Duke Orsino from the play Twelfth Night famously says, "If music be the food of love, play on."
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Doves are associated with Valentine's Day due to their courtship rituals and mating for life. They are often released at weddings as a symbol of love.
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The candy bar that can be broken into left and right pieces to share is Twix.
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Emily Brontë wrote Wuthering Heights, a novel known for its passionate and tragic love story.
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The name of the diamond in Titanic is the Heart of the Ocean.
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Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a third-century Roman saint commemorated on February 14th.
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The tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards originated in England.
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The origin of the heart symbol associated with Valentine's Day stems from the belief that the human heart is the center of all human emotions.
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On average, Americans spend around $20 billion on Valentine's Day gifts each year.
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The flower most commonly associated with Valentine's Day is the rose.
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The color red symbolizes love, passion, and romance, which are central themes of Valentine's Day.
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Valentine's Day is named after Cupid, the Roman god of love.
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Hallmark began producing Valentine's Day cards in 1916.
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Richard Cadbury created heart-shaped Valentine's Day chocolate boxes.
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Conversation hearts are the most popular candy given on Valentine's Day.
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The Shakespeare play that features a character named Valentine is Two Gentlemen of Verona.
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote the famous line "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways" in a sonnet.
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The name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty is Venus.
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In most Latin American countries, Valentine's Day is known as "Día del Amor y la Amistad" (Day of Love and Friendship).
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The Greek goddess of love and beauty is Aphrodite.
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Ovid, the ancient Roman poet, wrote The Art of Love, a series of poems offering advice on love and romance.
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The modern celebration of Valentine's Day was inspired by the ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia, which honored the god Lupercus.
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In Welsh tradition, the patron saint of love, similar to Valentine, is Saint Dwynwen, and her day is celebrated on January 25th.
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The first known Valentine's Day card was written by Charles, Duke of Orleans (Charles d’Orleans) in the 15th century.
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In Brazil, Valentine's Day is known as "Dia dos Namorados" and celebrated on June 12th.
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Milton S. Hershey introduced his famous Hershey's Kisses in 1907.
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In Hindu mythology, the god of love and desire, whose bow is made of sugarcane and arrows tipped with flowers, is Kamadeva.
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The peaco*ck is known for its mating dance and is often associated with courtship and love.
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In Finland, the Valentine's Day equivalent that celebrates friendship and is observed on the same day is called Ystävänpäivä.
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California produces the most roses in the United States.
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The popular song by Elvis Presley that contains the lyrics, "Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can't help falling in love with you" is "Can't Help Falling in Love."
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The term for the fear of falling in love is Philophobia.
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The Japanese art of flower arrangement, also known as "making flowers come alive," is called Ikebana.
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The romantic comedy film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, is The Notebook.
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The birthstone for February is Amethyst.
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Jane Austen wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice, featuring the iconic romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
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The 1990 romantic fantasy film that features the characters Sam and Molly, whose love transcends death, is Ghost.
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The term used to describe the romantic attraction to oneself is Autosexual.
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The musical that features the characters Tony and Maria, caught in a forbidden love affair amidst the rival gangs of the Jets and the Sharks, is West Side Story.
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Pont des Arts, also known as the "love lock bridge," is located in Paris.
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