Do you consider yourself an aficionado of all things romantic? Is Valentine’s Day your favorite holiday or perhaps a day filled with intriguing mystique? Dive deep into the realm of love, romance, and some downright quirky facts with our 111-question trivia quiz. You’re about to embark on a rollercoaster of emotions and knowledge. Buckle up!
1. When is Valentine’s Day celebrated?
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2. Which Roman god is Valentine’s Day named after?
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3. Which country first started the tradition of Valentine’s Day?
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4. Which symbol is often associated with Valentine’s Day?
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5. How many cards are exchanged on Valentine’s Day on average?
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6. After Christmas, which holiday sees the most card exchanges?
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7. What flower symbolizes love?
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8. Which country sends the most Valentine’s Day cards after the United States?
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9. Which Italian city receives thousands of love letters addressed to Juliet from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”?
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10. What color roses would you give to symbolize friendship?
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11. What is the Italian tradition of “La Festa Degli Innamorati”?
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12. Who typically receives the most Valentine’s Day cards?
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13. In which country might you find women gifting chocolates to men on Valentine’s Day?
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14. Which state in the U.S. has a town named Valentine?
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15. How did St. Valentine reportedly sign a letter to his jailer’s daughter?
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16. Which Shakespeare play mentions Valentine’s Day?
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17. In South Korea, what do people who did not receive anything on Valentine’s Day do on April 14th?
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18. What candy is especially popular for Valentine’s Day in the U.S.?
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19. In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names to find their Valentine. True or False?
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20. What was considered a Valentine’s Day gift in Victorian times?
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21. Which bird is a symbol of love?
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22. Which two actors star in the movie “Valentine’s Day” released in 2010?
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23. What was the name of the priest who was executed on February 14th around 270 AD, leading to the foundation of Valentine’s Day?
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24. In the 1700s, what would a young woman eat on Valentine’s Day to dream of her future spouse?
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25. On what day do the Welsh celebrate their version of Valentine’s Day?
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26. In Finland, what is Valentine’s Day called?
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27. Which Pope declared February 14th as Valentine’s Day in 496 AD?
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28. Which author wrote the earliest known valentine still in existence today?
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29. What is the red heart-shaped symbol, often associated with Valentine’s Day, called?
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30. Which fruit is known as the “love apple”?
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31. Who played the lead roles in the movie “My Bloody Valentine” released in 1981?
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32. Which Roman festival, celebrating the coming of spring, may have been an antecedent to Valentine’s Day customs?
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33. Which famous poet wrote the lines: “She’s all states, and all princes, I; Nothing else is.”?
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34. According to legend, what does a girl see if she dreams of Saint Valentine?
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35. Which element, when added to glass, turns it red and is often used in jewelry for Valentine’s Day?
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36. Which country has a chocolate museum visited by many on Valentine’s Day?
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37. Who painted “The Birth of Venus”, a masterpiece many consider romantic?
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38. What was the profession of Esther Howland who popularized Valentine’s Day cards in America?
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39. What percentage of Valentine’s Day cards are purchased by women?
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40. Which mammal has a heart that weighs about 24 kg?
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41. On which TV show did the character Chandler propose to Monica on Valentine’s Day?
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42. What was the original purpose of XOXO, commonly written in love letters?
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43. Which South American city has a statue gifted by France, which has become a popular spot for lovers on Valentine’s Day?
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44. What kind of candy became popular in weddings and Valentine’s Day during the time of Queen Elizabeth I?
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45. How many times does the word “love” appear in the King James Bible?
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46. Which flower stands for “secrecy” in the Victorian language of flowers?
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47. What does “Valentine” mean?
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48. Which romantic song by Elvis Presley was featured in his 1961 movie “Blue Hawaii”?
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49. In which European city can you find “Bridge of Locks” where couples fasten padlocks as a sign of their love?
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50. According to Greek mythology, who is the goddess of love?
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51. In which country might you celebrate Valentine’s Day by looking for a duck?
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52. Which love story features two teenagers from feuding families in Verona?
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53. What do you call a small gift given as a gesture of love or friendship?
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54. Which neurotransmitter is released in the brain and causes feelings of love and passion?
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55. What famous wall in Italy is filled with love letters?
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56. Which bird represents Valentine’s Day, apart from the dove?
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57. In which movie do two strangers meet aboard the ship Titanic and fall in love?
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58. Which famous tower in Paris is a popular spot for marriage proposals?
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59. Which Greek god is known as the god of desire and attraction?
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60. What was the name of the computer in the movie “Her” that the protagonist falls in love with?
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61. Who wrote the romantic novel “Pride and Prejudice”?
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62. Which Roman goddess is the counterpart of the Greek goddess Aphrodite?
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63. What is the name of the romantic dance originating from Argentina?
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64. What gemstone represents eternal love?
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65. Which American city is also known as “The City of Love”?
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66. What piece of clothing was invented to prevent women from hugging men?
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67. Who wrote the line: “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.”?
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68. Which island in New York was a gift from the French and is considered a symbol of love and freedom?
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69. In which country is there a Valentine’s Day tradition to spank women with wooden paddles to ensure fertility?
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70. Which two astrological signs fall within Valentine’s Day?
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71. Who is the male counterpart to Aphrodite in Roman mythology?
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72. What fruit is also known as the “passion fruit”?
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73. In which country would you celebrate “Dia dos Namorados” instead of Valentine’s Day?
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74. How long does a typical Valentine’s Day chocolate box last before its contents expire?
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75. Which British royal was known for sending the most Valentine’s Day cards?
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76. Who sang the romantic song “Endless Love” with Lionel Richie in 1981?
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77. Which day is celebrated as the “White Day” in certain countries, as a follow-up to Valentine’s Day?
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78. Which chemical compound is often associated with the feeling of being in love, and is found in chocolate?
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79. Which novel by E.L. James became a romantic bestseller in the 2010s?
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80. What do couples traditionally exchange on the Japanese version of Valentine’s Day?
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81. Which country believes a robin is a sign that you will marry a sailor?
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83. In which U.S. state is Valentine, a town popular for themed weddings on Valentine’s Day, located?
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84. How many syllables does a traditional haiku, often written as love poems, have?
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85. In which Shakespeare play is there a fairy named Cupid?
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86. What flower signifies “return to happiness” and might be given as a makeup gift?
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87. Which Disney couple sings “A Whole New World” together?
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88. What 1997 romantic film starred Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio?
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89. What is the translation of “Je t’aime”, a popular Valentine’s Day phrase?
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90. Which Roman god is the father of Cupid?
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91. What element is represented by the symbol “Au” and is often used in jewelry for loved ones?
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92. What popular Valentine’s Day item was first introduced in 1868?
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93. Which Shakespeare play contains the quote: “Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt I love”?
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94. What U.S. city is known for hosting a recommitment ceremony every Valentine’s Day?
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95. Which bird delivers babies in European folklore and is also associated with love?
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96. What constellation, visible in winter, is often associated with love and hunting?
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97. What candy heart phrase was created to honor the moon landing in 1969?
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98. What animal mates with one partner for life and sometimes presents its mate with a pebble as a gift?
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99. Which ancient civilization believed in a plant in Egypt that was the origin of love?
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100. Who is the winged child depicted with a bow and arrow associated with love?
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101. Which iconic American singer is known for hits like “Love Me Tender” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love”?
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102. What flower is named after the Greek word for “wind”?
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103. In which Jane Austen novel does a character say, “If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more”?
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104. Who composed the “Moonlight Sonata”, a piece often associated with romance?
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105. Which song by The Beatles contains the lyrics, “Love, love, love. All you need is love”?
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106. Who is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess of marriage and childbirth, Hera?
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107. Which poet wrote, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”?
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108. In which country is “Qixi”, the equivalent of Valentine’s Day, celebrated based on a legendary love story?
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109. What term describes a small, ornamental object given by a gentleman to a lady as a token of affection?
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110. Who is known for writing, “Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one”?
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111. Which animal has a mating dance that includes moonwalking and is often associated with romance in nature documentaries?
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