​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

Happy New Year Trivia

  1. What was the first year that they dropped the ball in Time’s Square?
  2. What is the name of the Roman god that the month of January comes from? 
  3. What was the first Time’s Square ball made of? 
  4. How many triangles are there on the Time’s Square ball? 
  5. What is the most popular resolution for the New Year? 
  6. What food do the Southerners eat on New Year’s Day for good luck? 
  7. What do the Dutch believe will bring you good luck if you eat it on New Year’s day? 
  8. What recent movie grossed the highest box office sales for its showing on New Year’s Day? 
  9. Which city drops a large chocolate Kiss on New Year’s Eve rather than a ball? 
  10. Who was the host of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve for 24 years? 
  11. Which country is the last to ring in the New Year? American 
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  1. What was the first year that they dropped the ball in Time’s Square? 1907
  2. What is the name of the Roman god that the month of January comes from? Janus
  3. What was the first Time’s Square ball made of? Wood and iron
  4. How many triangles are there on the Time’s Square ball? 2,688
  5. What is the most popular resolution for the New Year? Lose weight/get healthier
  6. What food do the Southerners eat on New Year’s Day for good luck? Black-eyed peas
  7. What do the Dutch believe will bring you good luck if you eat it on New Year’s day? Donuts
  8. What recent movie grossed the highest box office sales for its showing on New Year’s Day? Avatar
  9. Which city drops a large chocolate Kiss on New Year’s Eve rather than a ball? Hershey, PA 
  10. Who was the host of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve for 24 years? Dick Clark
  11. Which country is the last to ring in the New Year? American Samoa 
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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



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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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