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1. Approximately how many Valentine’s cards are swapped each year?

a) 500,000 b) 1 million c) 25 million d) 150 million a) 100 b) 1931 c) 1415 d) 1647 a) 80 years b) 85 years c) 90 years d) 95 years a) Sydney b) Venice c) Barcelona d) Paris a) Girlfriends/boyfriends b) Wives c) Teachers d) Bus drivers/firefighters/doctors a) White b) Pink c) Red d) Lavender a) Dozens of roses b) Engagement rings c) Boxes of chocolates d) Greeting cards

2. In what year did the first written valentines appear?

3. How long was the longest marriage recorded?

4. In which city can you find the “I love you wall”?

5. Which group of people get shown the most love with Valentine cards during this holiday?

6. Which color rose stands for “love at first sight”?

7. Which of the following has sold 36 million units for Valentine’s Day?

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“I like Valentine’s Day and this year I have a boyfriend so I’m kind of excited to celebrate by going out to dinner. It’s the first time in a while I’ve had someone to celebrate with, not to mention Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays.”

- Amber Germuga

“On Valentine’s Day, there is a mix of social pressure to be with someone on that day but also it’s seen as something couples enjoy. Overall, Valentine’s Day is neutral for me. This year, I have nothing specific planned except studying.”

- Devin Ford

“I don’t have any strong opinions about Valentine’s Day and I don’t think it’s a huge deal. On Valentine’s Day me and my boyfriend are going to dinner and possibly the Botanical Gardens.”

- Hanna Hiromitson

“I don’t have strong opinions about Valentine’s Day. I just see it as another day for people to do what they want. I have no specific plans on Valentine’s Day; to me, it’s just another day.”

- Austin Lynch

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8. About how much does the average person spend on Valentine’s Day?

a) $75 b) $40 c) $140 d) $15 a) King Henry VIII b) King Richard the Lionheart c) King James II d) King Edward I a) 100 million b) 500 million c) 1 billion d) 8 billion a) 9 million b) 15 million c) 20 million d) 22 million

9. Which king declared Valentine’s Day to be a public holiday in England in 1537?

10. How many candy hearts are produced for Valentine’s Day each year?

11. How many pets also get gifts on Valentine’s Day?