Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air! Whether you are a hopeless romantic or looking to add some fun to this holiday, these Valentine’s Day trivia questions are the perfect activity to share with your friends, family, and loved ones. Test your knowledge on all these Valentine’s Day trivia questions to see who is more Valentine’s Day savvy. So dive in and see who is the Valentine’s Day trivia champion.
Trivia fans and lovers of family fun gather around because you aren’t going to want these Valentine’s Day trivia questions!
If you’re anything my family, you thrive on the thrill of testing your knowledge and engaging in friendly competition. From nail-biting sports trivia to wild nights of chick-flick trivia.
But today, we have something special in store for you: Valentine’s Day Trivia!
Picture this: you’re gathered around the dinner table with your loved ones, sharing a delicious meal, and sparks of excitement start to fill the air. These thought-provoking trivia questions are the perfect recipe for laughter, bonding, and creating unforgettable memories with your kids, teens, and loved one.
So, whether you’re stirring up a culinary masterpiece, savoring a sweet treat, or snuggling up at bedtime, seize the opportunity to ignite intriguing conversations and put your family’s trivia knowledge to the ultimate test.
Get ready for a fun experience that will leave you smiling, laughing, and maybe even blushing with joy. Let the Valentine’s Day trivia games begin!
Why I Love Trivia Games
Trivia is a great way to build unity, create learning opportunities, and bring your family and friends together.
Learning new facts, sharing ideas, and discovering knowledge we did not know adds to the bonus of spending time together.
Playing trivia games and adding competition and prizes is a great way to teach teamwork, how to be a good sport, and how to win with grace while in a supportive, friendly environment.
How to Play Valentine’s Day Trivia
There are many different ways to play Trivia. You will want to set the rules so everyone understands them before you begin. Here are a few rules you may want to set prior to playing.
- Choose a moderator or someone who will read the questions.
- Create two or more teams with a team captain.
- Each team should choose a scribe to write down the team’s final answers.
- Decide how many rounds will be played and the number of questions per round.
- You will receive one point for every answer your team gets correct. The team or person with the most points wins.
Benefits of Trivia Games
There are many benefits to playing trivia.
- Trivia can help you develop new ideas and interests.
- Helps build relationships between family members and friends.
- Helps increase conversation abilities and teaches players how to express thoughts and ideas as they play.
- Trivia can help build confidence in learning and sharing new information.
Tips for Playing
- Divide the teams evenly. Pair small kids with older kids so they can help one another.
- Prizes are always a great addition to competitions. Prizes can be simple, inexpensive, and silly.
- Keeping the score in a place where everyone can see it can help keep players engaged and interested.
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Best Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions
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Which American company, founded in 1910, is synonymous with gift cards?
Hallmark
Who said “Where there is love there is life”: Mahatma Gandhi, Buzz Lightyear or Kim Kardashian?
Gandhi
What’s the name of the monk who is known for inventing champagne? (Hint: he gives his name to a champagne brand.)
Dom Perignon
Which of the following foods is not traditionally considered an aphrodisiac: oysters, strawberries, bagels, chillies?
Bagels
Who did Hermione Granger marry?
Ron Weasley
Is Valentine’s Day a public holiday in any country?
No
Which movie’s tag line reads, “Before Sam was murdered he told Molly he’d love and protect her forever.”
Ghost
“Wo ai ni” is “I love you” in which language?
Chinese (Mandarin)
Is the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous kiss closest to six hours, 18 hours, or two and a half days?
Two and half days
What is rose hip?
The fruit of the rose plant
Which Italian city is the setting for Romeo and Juliet?
Verona, Italy
Google.com is the world’s most-visited website. The second most-visited website was launched on Valentine’s Day 18 years ago. What is it?
YouTube.com
The Beatles had four number one hits with the word “love” in the title; they were “She Loves You”, “PS I Love You”, “Can’t Buy Me Love” and which 1967 song?
“All You Need is Love”
What does an open angle bracket followed by the number 3 symbolize in a text message?
A heart
Which weapon-toting Greek god is often portrayed as the son of Venus and Mars?
Cupid
People of which profession are said to receive the most Valentine’s Day cards?
Teaching
Gustav Klimt’s famous oil and gold leaf painting of a couple embracing is called what?
The Kiss
Which gangster is thought to have been behind the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago in 1929?
Al Capone
What does the O in XOXOXO mean?
Hugs
Which TV show has an episode called ‘Galentine’s Day’?
Park and Rec
To which bridge do lovers go in Paris to put a padlock symbolizing their love?
Ponts des Arts
How long was the longest marriage recorded?
90 years
What wouldn’t you send / get on Valentine’s Day?
A pudding
How many Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year in the USA?
145 million
Who sang “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”?
Queen
What was St. Valentine not the patron of? Love, Travelers or Bee Keepers
Travelers
True or False: There is a medical condition called Broken Heart Syndrome
True
In which city can you find the “I love you wall”?
Paris
Which one of the following celebrities did not get married on Valentine’s day? Lady Gaga, Julia Roberts or Katy Perry.
Julia Roberts
True or False: Swans are monogamous
True
True or False: “Ti amo” is I love you in Portuguese.
False, it’s in Italian
In Friends, Chandler is Rachel’s lobster.
False: it’s Rose
Valentine’s Day was first declared an official holiday by a pope.
True
How do you say “love” in French?
Amour
What is a cheeky postcard decorated with a caricature and insulting poem called?
Vinegar and Valentine
If you openly show your feelings, where do you wear your heart?
On your sleeve
“The One with the Candy Hearts” is an episode of which TV show?
Friends
Which 2010 movie stars Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher and Jessica Biel?
Valentine’s Day
Which color of roses means love?
Red
Who was the Greek god of love?
Eros
True or False: In Japan, women give men chocolate on Valentine’s day.
True
Which famous inventor applied for a patent for the telephone on February 14, 1876?
Alexander Graham Bell
Which UK company manufactures the sweets Love Hearts?
Swizzels Matlow
Which profession receive more Valentine’s cards than anyone else?
Teachers
In which US city did Al Capone’s Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre take place in 1929?
Chicago
In Medieval England, what did women used to place around their pillows on Valentine’s day eve?
Five bay leaves wetted in rosewater
Who sang “La La Love You”?
Pixies
What’s a ‘love apple’?
A tomato
Which famous artist said “Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence.”?
Vincent Van Gogh
Which hormone is released when cuddling?
Oxytocin
Which actress played Allie Hamilton in ‘The Notebook’?
Rachel McAdams
During what century was the first ever Valentine’s Day card given?
15th
How many pounds of chocolate do Americans buy for Valentine’s Day each year?
58 Million
In which European country was Saint Valentine born?
Italy
The oldest recorded love poem was written on what?
A clay tablet
Approximately how many roses are given out on Valentine’s Day each year?
250 Million
What is the average amount of marriage proposals made on Valentine’s Day?
220,000
What color rose symbolizes romantic love?
Red
What color rose symbolizes friendship?
Yellow
In which of William Shakespeare’s plays does he reference Valentine’s Day?
Hamlet
In what year did Hallmark make its first Valentine’s Day card?
1916
The fourth finger on one’s left hand became the finger meant for wedding rings because the vein in this finger is said to be connected to what?
Heart
What popular social media platform debuted on Valentine’s Day in 2005?
Youtube
What is the name of the Greek goddess associated with love and beauty?
Aphrodite
In Roman mythology, what is the name of the little cherub who represents romantic love?
Cupid
According to Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of which goddess?
Venus
Which Roman holiday is associated with Valentine’s Day?
Lupercaria
Who was the inventor of the Valentine’s Day candy box?
Richard Cadbury
Finland calls Valentine’s Day by what other name?
Friendship day
Which U.S. state grows most of the roses in America?
California
How much money do Americans spend on cards for Valentine’s Day each year?
145 Million
According to Greek mythology, Cupid falls in love with which goddess?
Psyche
Where was the very first Valentine’s Day message written and sent from?
Prison
Which candy company created the popular candy hearts with sweet messages for Valentine’s Day and produced them until 2018?
Necco
Who is the artist known for popularizing greeting cards on Valentine’s Day in America?
Esther Howland
In which country is Valentine’s Day the most common date for wedding anniversaries?
Philippines
Which state in the U.S. produces the most chocolate each year?
Pennsylvania
What other name is Valentine’s Day referred to as?
Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Valentines
Which pope was the person to declare Valentine’s Day a holiday?
Pope Gelasius I
During the 18th century, English women used what as good luck on Valentine’s Day?
Bay leaves
What famous horror movie was released on Valentine’s Day in 1931?
Count Dracula
What year was the first heart-shaped box of chocolates made by Richard Cadbury?
1861
What popular romance movie starred Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams?
The Notebook
What was the name of the ensemble cast romance movie that starred Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, and other big stars?
Valentine’s Day
What expensive gift often give on Valentine’s Day?
Jewelry
What question gets asked before Valentine’s Day?
Will you be my valentine?
Which country celebrates white day a month after Valentine’s Day, where men give gifts to women?
Japan
In Ghana, what do they celebrate on February 14th?
National chocolate day
What percentage of women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day?
15%
What city and country is Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliette set?
Verona, Italy
What billionaire and former mayor of New York City were born on February 14th?
Michael Bloomberg
What day is celebrated the day before Valentine’s Day that involves women celebrating their friendships with their female friends?
Galentine’s Day
When writing a love letter to someone, how is it ended in order for the sender to remain anonymous?
Sincerely, You secret admirer
What psychological thriller starring Anthony Hopkins was released on Valentine’s Day in 1991?
The Silence of the Lambs
Who applied for a patent for a telephone on February 14th, 1876?
Alexander Bell
When did it become common and popular to exchange cards and gifts on Valentine’s Day?
18th-century England
Who is the inventor of the wheel that was born on Valentine’s Day in 1851?
George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.
Which famous structure was built in honor of love and loyalty?
The Taj Mahal. After the death of his wife in 1631, Emperor Shah Jahan constructed a beautiful mausoleum in her memory. The building holds their tombs
When and by whom was the first American Valentine published?
1849 by Esther Howland
Which country celebrates a “day of love” on the 14th of each month?
South Korea
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