100 fun Valentine’s Day trivia questions for kids and families—perfect for classrooms, parties, or an easy family game night.
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that sneaks up fast—and when it does, I’m always looking for something fun that doesn’t require prep, supplies, or cleanup. That’s exactly why trivia is a favorite in our house.
These trivia questions are perfect for family game night, classroom fun, parties, or even filling a few quiet minutes after dinner. They’re lighthearted, kid-friendly, and just challenging enough to keep everyone engaged—from little kids to grown-ups.
Grab a snack, split into teams (or don’t), and have fun learning a few surprising Valentine’s Day facts together.
What You’ll Find in This Valentine’s Day Trivia
- 100 Valentine’s Day trivia questions
- A mix of easy, medium, and fun challenge questions
- Kid-friendly and family-appropriate
- Great for classrooms, parties, family night, or road trips
How to Use These Trivia Questions
Here are a few easy ways to use them:
- Family game night
- Classroom or homeschool activity
- Valentine’s Day party game
- Lunchroom or after-school fun
- Long car rides or waiting rooms
You can ask them out loud, write answers down, or turn it into a friendly competition.
To get started, you can grab your complete list of Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions here. Or refer to the list of Valentine’s Day Trivia questions below.
Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions
Question: In Greek mythology, what is Cupid’s name?
Answer: Eros
Question: Cupid, from Roman mythology, is the son of whom?
Answer: Venus
Question: What year did the candy Sweethearts get their heart shape?
Answer: 1901
Question: During the Victorian Era, rude, cruel, and insulting valentines were a thing, and they were called ?
Answer: Vinegar Valentines
Question: The production of Sweetheart candy was temporarily suspended in which year?
Answer: 2019
Question: Estimate the number of roses sent for Valentine’s Day every year.
Answer: 50 million
Question: The first Valentine’s Day candy box was invented by whom?
Answer: Richard Cadbury
Question: There are 220,000 marriage proposals on what specific day each year?
Answer: Valentine’s Day
Question: A yellow rose is a symbol for?
Answer: Friendship
Question: Which king made Valentine’s Day an official holiday?
Answer: King Henry VIII
Question: Which king made Valentine’s Day an official holiday?
Answer: King Henry VIII
Question: What herb was believed to bring good luck on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Bay leaves
Question: Name the two colors considered “the color of love?”
Answer: Red and Pink
Question: Which flower is known as the flower of love?
Answer: Roses
Question: What do men and women prefer to receive instead of flowers?
Answer: Chocolate
Question: What is the most popular flavor in chocolate boxes?
Answer: Caramel
Question: What day is the biggest holiday for florists?
Answer: Valentine’s Day
Question: Who are the Number one recipients of Valentine’s?
Answer: Teachers
Question: Some Nordin countries Celebrate what on February 14?
Answer: Friendship
Question: Name the important patent that was applied for on Valentine’s day in 1876?
Answer: Alexander Graham Bell applied for a telephone patent
Question: What is the most added song to a love-themed playlist?
Answer: All of Me by John Legend
Question: Where was the oldest-known valentine’s day written?
Answer: Prison
Question: What activity increases most people’s heart rate to 110 beats per minute?
Answer: Kissing
Question: Which Shakespeare play mentions Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Hamlet
Question: Name the item that has 35 million sold each Valentine’s day.
Answer: Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates
Question: What is another name for the brain chemical Oxytocin?
Answer: Cuddle or love hormone
Question: Name the popular website that debuted on Valentine’s day in 2005.
Answer: Youtube
Question: What year was Saint Valentine martyred?
Answer: 269
Question: What country celebrates Valentine’s Day as Friend’s Day?
Answer: Esther Howland
Question: What country celebrates Valentine’s Day as Friend’s Day?
Answer: Finland
Question: From what organic matter was the love goddess Aphrodite born?
Answer: Seafoam
Question: What is the second most popular holiday for sending flowers?
Answer: Mother’s Day
Question: Nine million people buy what for their pets every year?
Answer: Valentines
Question: In medieval times, women and girls were known to eat bizarre foods for what purpose?
Answer: To dream about their future spouses.
Question: This state produces most of America’s red roses.
Answer: California
Question: The gentlemen of Jersey Shore define the “rarest of roses” as what?
Answer: A great catch
Question: Who orchestrated the St. Valentine’s Day massacre?
Answer: Al Capone
Question: St. Valentine’s execution was orchestrated by which emperor?
Answer: Claudius II
Question: Americans spend how much money on chocolate for Valentine’s Day every year?
Answer: $1 Billion dollars
Question: What percentage of Valentines sold are bought by women?
Answer: 85%
Question: This fruit was once known as a “love apple?”
Answer: Tomato
Question: What year did the first-speed dating event occur?
Answer: 1998
Question: On what was the oldest living love poem written?
Answer: A clay tablet
Question: How long is the longest marriage ever recorded?
Answer: 86 years, 290 days
Question: What percentage of roses sent on Valentine’s day are red?
Answer: 69%
Question: Name the unofficial patron saint of love?
Answer: St. Valentine
Question: Who is the winged child that shoots arrows to make people fall in love?
Answer: Cupid
Question: Name the two most popular items bought on Valentine’s Day.
Answer: Flowers and Chocolate
Question: What is the most popular Valentine’s Day activity?
Answer: Going out to dinner
Question: Name the third most popular gift given on Valentine’s Day.
Answer: Jewelry
Question: Name the new non-romantic holiday celebrated on February 13th.
Answer: Galentine’s Day
Question: The most popular candy sold for Valentine’s Day is?
Answer: Chocolate and Candy hearts
Question: What is the most popular Valentine’s Day phrase?
Answer: Be Mine
Question: What does XOXO mean?
Answer: X is for kisses, O is for hugs
Question: St. Valentine was known for helping prisoners do what?
Answer: Escaping prison
Question: Which two Gods were the parents of Cupid?
Answer: Mercury (winged messenger God) and Venus (the God of Love)
Question: Name the traditional gift for a person’s 10 year anniversary.
Answer: Tin or aluminum
Question: Who spends more money on Valentine’s gifts and activities?
Answer: Men
Question: Name the 7 countries that celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Answer: Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark & Italy
Question: If Valentine’s Day is the second largest card-selling holiday of the year, what is the first?
Answer: Christmas
Question: In what year did Hallmark begin offering Valentine’s Day cards?
Answer: 1913
Question: Do more people prefer handwritten or printed cards?
Answer: Printed
Question: Who is the biggest producer of greeting cards?
Answer: Hallmark
Question: Name the decorative item used on Valentine’s day that means “to snare or net.”
Answer: Lace
Question: Valentine’s Day was set for February 14th for what reason?
Answer: Due to the common belief in both France and England that this is when birds begin their mating season.
Question: Name the animal you kiss to turn it into a prince?
Answer: A frog
Question: Who is known as the goddess of love?
Answer: Venus
Question: Name the star-crossed lovers Shakespeare wrote about.
Answer: Romeo and Juliet
Question: Speed dating was invented by whom?
Answer: A Rabbi
Question: Name the most popular online dating app in the U.S.
Answer: Bumble
Question: What is the most popular way to meet someone?
Answer: Through friends
Question: Which state boasts the statistics of the youngest to get married?
Answer: Utah
Question: More people get engaged on what two holidays?
Answer: Thanksgiving and Valentine’s day
Question: Where can you get married by Elvis impersonators?
Answer: Las Vegas
Question: Name the traditional anniversary gift for the first year of marriage.
Answer: Paper
Question: Which months are babies born if conceived on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: October and November
Question: Kissing is known to _ to someone’s heartbeat?
Answer: Increase
Question: Name three Valentine’s day symbols.
Answer: Roses, hearts, and doves
Question: Valentine’s Day is rooted in what ancient roman festival?
Answer: Lupercalia (a celebration of fertility)
Question: Which country celebrates a “day of love” on the 14th of each month?
Answer: South Korea
Question: If women purchase the most gifts on Valentine’s day, which day is celebrated on March 14, do men treat women to gifts?
Answer: White Day
Question: Name the affectionate candy that was introduced in 1907?
Answer: Hershey’s Kisses
Question: How many pounds of chocolate kisses does Hershey make around Valentine’s Day?
Answer: 8 million pounds
Question: Name the state that produces the most chocolate.
Answer: Pennsylvania
Question: Valentine Conversation Hearts were produced by which company up until 2019?
Answer: Necco
Question: Which South American country exports the most roses?
Answer: Colombia
Question: Name the Goddess of love.
Answer: Aphrodite
Question: What percentage of people buy Valentine’s gifts for their pets?
Answer: 28%
Question: Eight billion _____ candies are produced each year for Valentine’s day.
Answer: Conversation heart
Question: What is the most popular activity in the Philippines on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Get married. (usually, large masses of couples gather and publicly say their vows)
Question: What Valentine’s tradition began in 18th-century England?
Answer: Exchange cards and gifts
Question: What famous structure was built to honor love and loyalty?
Answer: The Taj Mahal
Question: During what era did people send insults to their enemies during Valentine’s Day
Answer: Victorian Era
Question: What popular love song was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton but covered by Whitney Houston?
Answer: I will Always Love you
Question: What event is held in the Philippines that broke a world record for 5,347 pairs of locking lips?
Answer: Lovapalooza
Question: Which country celebrates Valentine’s Day in January and maintains the long tradition of exchanging handcrafted wooden spoons with one another?
Answer: Wales
Question: Argentina celebrates Valentine’s day during which season?
Answer: Summer
Question: What classic romance movie won the best picture at the 1998 Academy Awards?
Answer: Titanic
Question: Name the superhero movie that features a kiss given upside down.
Answer: Spiderman
Question: Which band sings the song “I Want To Know What Love Is?”
Answer: Foreigner
Question: Name the song that became Bon Jovi’s first number-one hit.
Answer: You Give Love A Bad Name
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Michele Tripple is a renowned author and expert in the fields of parenting, relationships, and personal development. She is a certified Life Coach with her degree in marriage and family studies, her experience as a Family Life Educator, and over a decade of experience as a professional writer; Michele has authored books that provide practical advice and insights into improving family dynamics and personal growth. Her work is celebrated for its blend of research-driven information and relatable, real-world applications. Michele has been a keynote speaker at conferences and has contributed to numerous publications and media outlets, solidifying her reputation as an authoritative voice in her field and helping families build relationships.