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Valentine’s Day Quiz

by Alidia BrownellPublished: October 2, 2026

Love is in the air, and so is the spirit of Valentine’s Day! This quiz will take you on a delightful journey through the origins, customs, and fascinating tidbits surrounding this romantic holiday. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or just curious about the history behind the hearts and flowers, this quiz is for you. Show off your Valentine’s Day expertise and have fun along the way!

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Valentine’s Day Quiz Questions Overview

1. What is the traditional flower associated with Valentine’s Day?

Tulip

Lily

Rose

Daisy

2. Which Roman god is often associated with Valentine’s Day?

Mars

Cupid

Apollo

Jupiter

3. In which century did Valentine’s Day become associated with romantic love?

14th century

16th century

18th century

20th century

4. Which country celebrates ‘Friend’s Day’ instead of Valentine’s Day?

France

Argentina

Japan

Finland

5. What is the name of the famous Valentine’s Day massacre that occurred in 1929?

The Chicago Massacre

The Valentine’s Day Massacre

The Al Capone Massacre

The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

6. Which country is credited with starting the tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards?

United States

France

United Kingdom

Italy

7. What is the name of the winged child often depicted on Valentine’s Day cards?

Cherub

Cupid

Angel

Sprite

8. Which Shakespeare play mentions Valentine’s Day?

Hamlet

Romeo and Juliet

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Othello

9. What is the most popular Valentine’s Day gift?

Chocolates

Jewelry

Flowers

Cards

10. Which city is known as the ‘City of Love’?

Venice

Paris

Rome

Vienna

11. What is the name of the day celebrated on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day?

Friendship Day

Galentine’s Day

Love Day

Heart Day

12. Who is the patron saint of lovers?

Saint Patrick

Saint Nicholas

Saint Valentine

Saint George

13. Which country celebrates Valentine’s Day by giving gifts of chocolate to men?

Japan

Brazil

Italy

Germany

14. What is the name of the day celebrated on March 14th in Japan, a month after Valentine’s Day?

White Day

Black Day

Red Day

Blue Day

15. Which fruit is often associated with Valentine’s Day due to its heart shape?

Apple

Cherry

Strawberry

Peach

16. Which famous poet wrote the sonnet ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’

William Wordsworth

John Keats

William Shakespeare

Robert Frost

17. What is the name of the Roman festival that is believed to be a precursor to Valentine’s Day?

Saturnalia

Lupercalia

Bacchanalia

Floralia