​15 Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions and Answers

15 Valentine’s Day Trivia questions and answers

  1. What year was St. Valentine’s Day officially recognized as a holiday by the Roman Catholic Church? 
  2. Who was St. Valentine, for whom the holiday is named after? 
  3. What is the traditional gift for a Valentine’s Day celebration? 
  4. In what year was the first Valentine’s Day candy heart-shaped box introduced? 
  5. What color is traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day? 
  6. Who wrote the poem “My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose” on Valentine’s Day? 
  7. What was the first commercial Valentine’s Day card made of? 
  8. What is the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty who is associated with Valentine’s Day?
  9. What was the name of the first commercial Valentine’s Day card company in America? 
  10. Who was the patron saint of love and lovers? 
  11. What is the name of the annual holiday celebrated in Japan on March 14th, similar to Valentine’s Day? 
  12. How did the tradition of giving candy on Valentine’s Day start? 
  13. What is the most popular flower given on Valentine’s Day? 
  14. What is the name of the movie released in 2010 that features Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston as Valentine’s Day greetings shop workers? 
  15. What is Cupid’s name in Greek mythology?

15 Valentine’s Day Trivia questions and answers

  1. What year was St. Valentine’s Day officially recognized as a holiday by the Roman Catholic Church? A: 496 AD
  2. Who was St. Valentine, for whom the holiday is named after? A: A priest in Rome who was martyred on February 14th.
  3. What is the traditional gift for a Valentine’s Day celebration? A: Flowers and chocolates.
  4. In what year was the first Valentine’s Day candy heart-shaped box introduced? A: 1868 by Richard Cadbury – yes, those Cadburys. He even put his own paintings on the box lids.
  5. What color is traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day? A: Red
  6. Who wrote the poem “My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose” on Valentine’s Day? A: Robert Burns
  7. What was the first commercial Valentine’s Day card made of? A: Lace and ribbon
  8. What is the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty who is associated with Valentine’s Day? A: Venus
  9. What was the name of the first commercial Valentine’s Day card company in America? A: Esther & Co.
  10. Who was the patron saint of love and lovers? A: St. Dwynwen
  11. What is the name of the annual holiday celebrated in Japan on March 14th, similar to Valentine’s Day? A: White Day. It is a 1980s holiday that was designed as a ‘reply day’ for men to give gifts to the women who gifted them on the 14th of February. They are expected to gift something two or three times the amount of what they received on Valentine’s Day. I don’t know who started this, but good job!
  12. How did the tradition of giving candy on Valentine’s Day start? A: As a symbol of love and affection. Chocolate was introduced by those Cadbury folks during the Victorian era.
  13. What is the most popular flower given on Valentine’s Day? A: Red roses.
  14. What is the name of the movie released in 2010 that features Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston as Valentine’s Day greetings shop workers? A: “Valentine’s Day.”
  15. What is Cupid’s name in Greek mythology? A: Eros

Famous People Born in January Trivia Quiz

Let’s sing Happy Birthday to some famous folks. See if you know who they are.

  1. This prolific movie and television star almost made it to her 100th birthday. She was best known for her appearance on the Mary Tyler Moore Show
  2. He is famous for a lot of things, but most notably is his ride through town warning patriots of an attack. 
  3. This January baby once walked on the moon. He is best known by his nickname.
  4. This guy is famous for inventing a sweet drink that most kids in the United States know. His cartoon mascot is orange. 
  5. This Incredible Hulk star was also in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father in the 1960s. Name him. 
  6. This notorious gangster is credited for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago, even though it was never proven. He went to prison for tax evasion. 
  7. Long before he was on The Big Bang Theory, this celebrated physicist and author was known for his book, The Theory of Everything
  8. This president was assassinated while in office. He was the 25th U.S. President. Name him. 
  9. Without this author, we never would have spent time in the shire. 
  10. We lost this Animal House alumni too soon. “Look, I’m a zit!”
  11. This legendary country star has put her millions into helping children read. She is revered across the genres.
  12. He is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H.

Let’s sing Happy Birthday to some famous folks. See if you know who they are.

  1. This prolific movie and television star almost made it to her 100th birthday. She was best known for her appearance on the Mary Tyler Moore Show– Betty White – Jan. 17, 1922
  2. He is famous for a lot of things, but most notably is his ride through town warning patriots of an attack. – Paul Revere – Jan. 1, 1735
  3. This January baby once walked on the moon. He is best known by his nickname. –  Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin – Jan. 20, 1930
  4. This guy is famous for inventing a sweet drink that most kids in the United States know. His cartoon mascot is orange. – Edward Elijah Perkins – inventor of Kool-Aid – Jan. 8, 1889
  5. This Incredible Hulk star was also in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father in the 1960s. Name him. – Bill Bixby – Jan. 22, 1934
  6. This notorious gangster is credited for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago, even though it was never proven. He went to prison for tax evasion. – Al Capone – Jan. 17, 1899
  7. Long before he was on The Big Bang Theory, this celebrated physicist and author was known for his book, The Theory of Everything– Stephen Hawking – Jan. 8, 1942
  8. This president was assassinated while in office. He was the 25th U.S. President. Name him. – William McKinley – Jan. 29, 1843
  9. Without this author, we never would have spent time in the shire. – J.R.R. Tolkien, author of Lord of the Rings – Jan. 3, 1892
  10. We lost this Animal House alumni too soon. “Look, I’m a zit!” – John Belushi – Jan. 22, 1949
  11. This legendary country star has put her millions into helping children read. She is revered across the genres. – Dolly Parton- Jan. 19, 1946
  12. He is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H– Alan Alda – Jan. 28, 1936

Test Your January Knowledge

Here’s a fun trivia quiz about the month of January.

  1. Who was the month of January named for? 
  2. Cella’s cashes in on the 3rd of January because this day is dedicated to the treats they are known for. What is this national day? 
  3. This guy was born on January 8th and his birthday is still celebrated years after his death. Who was this rock and roller? 
  4. January was not in the original Roman calendar; they considered this a dormant period for both war and agriculture, so it was not included. What month did the Roman calendar start with? 
  5. What is the birth flower of January babies? 
  6. On January 10th, you should pay homage to the greenery that releases oxygen into your home. What is the name of this day? 
  7. When is the English folk custom Twelfth Night celebrated? 
  8. What two astrology symbols rule January? 
  9. What is perihelion?
  10. No matter whether you like the Empire or the ones from Pittsburg, January 20th is their day. Whose day is it?
  11. What is January’s birthstone? 
  12. What is the name of the January full moon? 
  13. What day do people whose names begin with the letter Z get to go first in an alphabetical line?
  14. On the 29th of January, this day is set aside for those who love to take tiny cardboard pieces and arrange them into a picture. What is this day called? 

January is also the month when people start to plan for their gardens or even plant is some places around the world. Here are some gardening tips to help you get your best harvest.

  1. Who was the month of January named for? The Roman god Janus protects doorways and gates that are symbols of beginnings and endings. He has two faces.
  2. Cella’s cashes in on the 3rd of January because this day is dedicated to the treats they are known for. What is this national day? National Chocolate-covered Cherry day
  3. This guy was born on January 8th and his birthday is still celebrated years after his death. Who was this rock and roller? Elvis Presley
  4. January was not in the original Roman calendar; they considered this a dormant period for both war and agriculture, so it was not included. What month did the Roman calendar start with? March Equinox named for the god of war: Mars.
  5. What is the birth flower of January babies? Carnation and snowdrop
  6. On January 10th, you should pay homage to the greenery that releases oxygen into your home. What is the name of this day? National Houseplant Appreciation Day
  7. When is the English folk custom Twelfth Night celebrated? January 5. It is considered the end of Christmas.
  8. What two astrology symbols rule January? Capricorn rules until the 19th and then Aquarius rules for the remaining month and part of February.
  9. What is perihelion? It is when the Earth’s orbit is closest to the sun at 91,403,034 miles away. It was January 4 in 2023.
  10. No matter whether you like the Empire or the ones from Pittsburg, January 20th is their day. Whose day is it? National Penguin Day
  11. What is January’s birthstone? Garnet
  12. What is the name of the January full moon? The Wolf Moon
  13. What day do people whose names begin with the letter Z get to go first in an alphabetical line? January 1st is Z day.
  14. On the 29th of January, this day is set aside for those who love to take tiny cardboard pieces and arrange them into a picture. What is this day called? National Puzzle Day

Christmas Movie Trivia

  1. What is the name of the dog in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?
  2. Where do the Whos live?
  3. What is George Bailey’s guardian angel’s name in It’s a Wonderful Life?
  4. What gift does Ralphie want the most in A Christmas Story?
  5. Ralphie’s dad won a prize in a contest. What was it?
  6. In Nightmare before Christmas, what is Jack’s dog name?
  7. In Elf, what city is Buddy’s dad in?
  8. How did Buddy get his name in Elf?
  9. What does Clark get as a Christmas bonus in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
  10. What was Clark going to buy with his Christmas bonus?

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  1. What is the name of the dog in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas? Max
  2. Where do the Whos live? Whoville
  3. What is George Bailey’s guardian angel’s name in It’s a Wonderful Life? Clarence
  4. What gift does Ralphie want the most in A Christmas Story? A Red Ryder BB Gun
  5. Ralphie’s dad won a prize in a contest. What was it? A woman’s leg lamp
  6. In Nightmare before Christmas, what is Jack’s dog name? Zero
  7. In Elf, what city is Buddy’s dad in? New York City
  8. How did Buddy get his name in Elf? His diapers were Little Buddy Diapers
  9. What does Clark get as a Christmas bonus in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Jelly of the Month Club membership
  10. What was Clark going to buy with his Christmas bonus? Swimming Pool



May your holidays be filled with love, laughter and a lot of food! Merry Christmas!

Christmas Trivia for the Holidays

  1. Who stole Christmas? 
  2. What popular drink at Christmas time can be greatly enhanced with a shot of rum?
  3. How many ghosts showed up in A Christmas Carol
  4. What is the name of the real store that is featured in Miracle on 34th Street?
  5. Where are parents going when they leave Kevin behind in Home Alone?
  6. Who gets wings when a bell rings?
  7. What is the name of Ralphie’s little brother in A Christmas Story?
  8. What color Christmas is Elvis going to have? 
  9. What did my true love give me on the fifth day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas? 
  10. What do kids put out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
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  1. Who stole Christmas? The Grinch
  2. What popular drink at Christmas time can be greatly enhanced with a shot of rum? Eggnog
  3. How many ghosts showed up in A Christmas CarolFour
  4. What is the name of the real store that is featured in Miracle on 34th StreetMacy’s
  5. Where are parents going when they leave Kevin behind in Home AloneParis
  6. Who gets wings when a bell rings? An angel
  7. What is the name of Ralphie’s little brother in A Christmas StoryRandy
  8. What color Christmas is Elvis going to have? Blue
  9. What did my true love give me on the fifth day of Christmas in the 12 Days of Christmas? 5 golden rings
  10. What do kids put out for Santa on Christmas Eve? Cookies and milk

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Friends Thanksgiving Day Trivia

  1. Monica told her parents that Ross was the reason Mr. Geller got the mailman fired. What did Ross steal?
  2. Ross confessed to smoking pot when he was growing up, but who did he blame it on at the time?
  3. What NFL team jersey is Monica wearing when the friends are playing football before sitting down to eat Thanksgiving dinner?
  4. Phoebe is wearing a jersey with which 1960s television show icon on the front of it?  
  5. What does Phoebe do to distract Chandler, so she could take the ball away from him? 
  6. What balloon got away during the Thanksgiving Day Macy’s Parade?
  7. Who started the “I Hate Rachel Green” club while they were in high school? 
  8. What did Rachel do to Emma that made Ross mad until he found out there was money involved? 
  9. What is the name of the chocolate substitute that Monica is trying to create? 
  10. During a flashback, what did Monica make for Chandler’s Thanksgiving, who was wearing his Flock of Seagulls hairstyle, since he didn’t want to eat anything the pilgrims ate?
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  1. Monica told her parents that Ross was the reason Mr. Geller got the mailman fired. What did Ross steal? – Playboy magazines – Season 6, Episode 9
  2. Ross confessed to smoking pot when he was growing up, but who did he blame it on at the time? – Chandler – Season 6, Episode 9
  3. What NFL team jersey is Monica wearing when the friends are playing football before sitting down to eat Thanksgiving dinner? – Giants – Season 3, Episode 9
  4. Phoebe is wearing a jersey with which 1960s television show icon on the front of it? – That Girl – Marlo Thomas (who plays Rachel’s mother) – Season 3, Episode 9
  5. What does Phoebe do to distract Chandler, so she could take the ball away from him? – She shows him her breasts – Season 3, Episode 9
  6. What balloon got away during the Thanksgiving Day Macy’s Parade? – Underdog – Season 1, Episode 9
  7. Who started the “I Hate Rachel Green” club while they were in high school? – Will – played by Brad Pitt – Season 8, Episode 9
  8. What did Rachel do to Emma that made Ross mad until he found out there was money involved? – She entered her in a beauty pageant where Emma won $1,000 – Season 10, Episode 8
  9. What is the name of the chocolate substitute that Monica is trying to create? – Mockolate – Season 2, Episode 8
  10. During a flashback, what did Monica make for Chandler’s Thanksgiving, who was wearing his Flock of Seagulls hairstyle, since he didn’t want to eat anything the pilgrims ate?  – Macaroni and cheese – Chandler tells her she should be a chef – Season 5, Episode 8