67 Romantic Valentine's Day Trivia Questions and Answers for A Loved Up 2026
Looking for inspiration for your next Valentine’s Day trivia party? V-Day might be one of the most widely celebrated February holidays, but few know its origins or why we celebrate it the way we do. Like, why do people exchange flowers and chocolate on Valentine’s Day? Why is it commemorated on February 14th and not, say, March 18th? And how did Cupid and Aphrodite come into it?
Test your knowledge with these Valentine's Day trivia questions and answers for kids, adults and seniors. You'll find fun facts about the holiday's history, romantic traditions from around the world and surprising details about how this day of love became what it is today.
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Valentine's Day Trivia Questions For Kids
Valentine's Day trivia is a fun way to see just how much you really know about this special holiday beyond the usual flowers and chocolates. For instance, did you know that 145 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year? Or that for every Valentine's Day card sent, there are millions of boxes of chocolates given? If you fancy yourself something of an expert when it comes to V-day, then you'll enjoy this selection of Valentine's Day trivia questions for kids. They're super accessible and a great way to ease into a Valentine's Day trivia party while getting everyone involved. You can even use some of this Valentine's Day trivia as inspiration for Valentine's Day crafts or classroom activities.
1. Q: Which color rose represents romantic love?
A: Red.
2. Q: Who is the winged figure that shoots arrows to make people fall in love?
A: Cupid.
3. Q: When do we celebrate Valentine's Day?
A: February 14.
4. Q: What shape do we see everywhere on Valentine's Day?
A: A heart.
5. Q: What little candies have sweet messages written on them?
A: Conversation hearts (also called Sweethearts).
6. Q: What does "XOXO" mean when you write it on a card?
A: Hugs and kisses.
7. Q: What yummy treat usually comes in a heart-shaped Valentine's box?
A: Chocolate.
8. Q: Which bird reminds us of love and Valentine's Day?
A: A dove or lovebird.
9. Q: Besides red, what other color is popular on Valentine's Day?
A: Pink.
10. Q: Which ancient people thought chocolate was a special gift from their gods?
A: The Aztecs.
11. Q: What do yellow roses symbolize?
A: Friendship.
12. Q: Which animal is a symbol of love because it stays with one partner forever?
A: Swans.
13. Q: Who receives the most Valentine's Day cards?
A: Teachers.
14. Q: Which Greek goddess is linked with red roses?
A: Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
15. Q: What season does Valentine's Day occur in the United States?
A: Winter.
16. Q: What shiny metal is often used to make Valentine's Day jewelry?
A: Gold.
17. Q: Which planet is called the "planet of love"?
A: Venus.
18. Q: What holiday happens right before Valentine's Day in the United States?
A: Groundhog Day.
19. Q: Which emoji do people use most to show love?
A: The heart emoji.
20. Q: What Valentine's gift often has a pretty ribbon tied around it?
A: A gift box.
Valentine's Day Trivia Questions For Adults
Next, we have some interesting Valentine's Day trivia for adults, with questions and answers about love, romance and the holiday itself. This Valentine's Day trivia is for grown-ups specifically, so the questions and answers are a bit tougher than the ones from the previous section, and there's some history and pop culture mixed in to keep things entertaining.
You’ll probably discover some new, interesting facts about Valentine's Day in this one, which you can share while getting Valentine's nails with friends or while enjoying a romantic date night dinner with your boo.
21. Q: In Roman mythology, who was Cupid's mom?
A: Venus, the goddess of love.
22. Q: What does the name "Eros" mean in Greek mythology?
A: He's the god of love and desire; basically the Greek version of Cupid.
23. Q: Who came up with the first heart-shaped chocolate box for Valentine's Day?
A: Richard Cadbury made them in 1868.
24. Q: Why do we connect red roses with romance and Valentine's Day?
A: People believed they were Venus's favorite flower and she was the goddess of love.
25. Q: What did Victorians do with birds to send romantic messages?
A: They attached love notes to carrier pigeons.
26. Q: What are Cupid's arrows tipped with?
A: Gold and lead. Legend says a gold-tipped arrow makes someone fall madly in love, while a lead-tipped one kills any romantic feelings.
27. Q: What old Roman celebration came before Valentine's Day?
A: Lupercalia, a fertility festival held from February 13-15 that honored Faunus, the Roman god of farming.
28. Q: In "The Notebook,” what did Noah do every day for a year to reach Allie?
A: He wrote her 365 letters.
29. Q: Finish this famous line from Jerry Maguire (1996): "You _______ me at hello."
A: "had"
30. Q: Which 1997 romantic movie has Leonardo DiCaprio shouting, "I'm the king of the world"?
A: Titanic.
31. Q: What rom-com is famous for the line "I'll have what she's having"?
A: When Harry Met Sally (1989).
32. Q: What's the name of Mr. Darcy's big estate in "Pride and Prejudice"?
A: Pemberley.
33. Q: Which 1977 Barry Manilow song begins with "Her name was Lola"?
A: "Copacabana."
34. Q: Which Whitney Houston song from "The Bodyguard (1992)" became a Valentine's favorite?
A: "I Will Always Love You."
35. Q: Which Beatles song says is famously sung by a church choir in "Love Actually"? [Bonus points if you can name the lead singer of the surprise band.]
A: "All You Need Is Love," performed by Lynden David Hall.
36. Q: What Ed Sheeran songs do couples often pick for their first wedding dance? Pick the top two.
A: "Thinking Out Loud" or "Perfect."
37. Q: Who sang "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic?
A: Celine Dion.
38. Q: Which English king officially declared February 14th a holiday in 1537?
A: King Henry VIII.
39. Q: Which famous music couple calls themselves "The Carters"?
A: Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
40. Q: Which British royals got married at Westminster Abbey in 2011?
A: Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
41. Q: Which couple co-starred in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and then started dating in real life? Bonus point if you can state the couple's nickname.
A: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie or Brangelina.
42. Q: What famous Hollywood pair acted together in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1962)"?
A: Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
43. Q: True or false: St. Valentine is the patron saint of beekeepers and travelers (plus other things)?
A: True.
44. Q: Which TV show started Galentine's Day?
A: Parks and Recreation.
45. Q: Which Swedish king helped make flower-giving on Valentine's Day popular?
A: King Charles II.
46. Q: In what country do women give chocolate to men on Valentine's Day?
A: Japan (and to a lesser extent, South Korea).
47. Q: About how many roses are produced each year for Valentine's Day?
48. Q: What city receives letters addressed to Juliet every year?
A: Verona, Italy.
Valentine's Day Trivia Questions For Seniors
Give nona and papa a chance to shine with these Valentine’s Day trivia questions for seniors. Many of these are quite fascinating and even educational, revealing how far Valentine's Day has come from a religious feast day to a holiday celebrated with cards, flowers, and plenty of Valentine's Day gifts. These Valentine’s Day trivia questions cover the holiday's rich history and traditions that older generations may remember experiencing firsthand.
49. Q: Who sent the oldest Valentine's message we still have today?
A: Charles, Duke of Orleans, wrote it to his wife in 1415 while he was locked up in the Tower of London.
50. Q: When did Hallmark start making Valentine's Day cards for everyone?
A: They began mass-producing them in 1913 and then started making them in their own factory in 1916.
51. Q: Which famous Shakespeare play mentions Valentine's Day?
A: Hamlet includes the line "Good morrow, 'tis St. Valentine's Day."
52. Q: What were "vinegar valentines" used for in the Victorian era?
A: These were mean cards people sent to reject unwanted admirers.
53. Q: When did people first start connecting Valentine's Day with romance in writing?
A: Back in the 1300s, thanks to the poet Geoffrey Chaucer, who is famous for penning “The Parlement of Foules.”
54. Q: When were the first candy hearts with words on them made?
A: Daniel Chase invented a way to print messages on candy in 1866. The heart shape didn't come along until 1902.
55. Q: What does it mean to give someone 13 roses?
A: It's called a "baker's dozen" — one rose for each month of the year, plus an extra one for good luck.
56. Q: When did fancy lace Valentine's cards become fashionable?
A: During the 1840s, these pretty cards were all the rage.
57. Q: What message does a single red rose send?
A: It means "I love you" and shows deep romantic feelings.
58. Q: What unusual Victorian custom was supposed to help you dream about your future husband or wife?
A: People would write their crush's name on an egg and sleep with it under their pillow.
59. Q: Which Roman ruler made it illegal for young soldiers to marry?
A: Emperor Claudius II banned marriage because he thought unmarried men fought better in battles. This inspired the story of St. Valentine.
60. Q: When did the Catholic Church make February 14 an official Feast Day?
A: In the 400s, around 496 AD, Pope Gelasius I declared it St. Valentine's Day.
61. Q: Where were the first printed Valentine's cards sold?
A: England started selling them in the early 1800s.
62. Q: Which Egyptian ruler was romantically involved with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
A: Cleopatra had famous love affairs with both Roman leaders.
63. Q: What British king gave up being king for love?
A: King Edward VIII stepped down from the throne to marry Wallis Simpson.
64. Q: Which Spanish royal couple paid for Christopher Columbus's journey?
A: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, who ruled Spain together.
65. Q: Which French military leader wrote passionate letters to his wife, Josephine?
A: Napoleon Bonaparte was known for his romantic correspondence.
66. Q: What company made those popular conversation heart candies?
A: The New England Confectionery Company, also called Necco.
67. Q: The saying "wearing your heart on your sleeve" comes from honoring which Roman goddess?
A: Juno, who was the goddess of marriage and childbirth. During ancient festivals (specifically, in the Middle Ages, during rituals associated with February's Lupercalia), men would draw the names of women from a bowl and wear them on their sleeves to indicate their designated partner.
Know the Answers? Now Make the Memories
And if all that trivia has you feeling extra loved up, why not turn those fun facts into a real-life date? Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to book an experience together. Stir up something delicious in a cooking class, capture cute couple shots in photography, pour dreamy scents at a candle-making workshop or get a little messy at a paint and sip.
It’s playful, memorable and way more exciting than another night scrolling answers on your phone. Browse Classpop’s classes and turn this Valentine’s Day trivia glow into an experience you’ll actually talk about long after the last question is answered.
Who knew that a day dedicated to love could also be such a great opportunity to flex your trivia muscles and impress your friends and family? While Valentine's Day is all about love, romance and of course, Valentine’s Day treats like chocolate and candy hearts, there's so much more to this holiday than meets the eye.
With our collection of Valentine's Day trivia questions for adults, kids and seniors, you can turn February 14th into a fun learning experience where even self-confessed Valentine’s Day experts will have something new to discover. If nothing else, the next time someone asks why we celebrate Valentine's Day, you'll have plenty of interesting answers to share.
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