Valentine’s Day Quiz: Love, Romance and Relationships
How well do you know Valentine's Day? This quiz covers 25 questions on the history, traditions and customs of the world's most romantic holiday, and much of it will surprise you. Did you know that the Easter Bunny, the love spoon tradition in Wales, vinegar valentines and the Qixi Festival in China are all connected to the same broad history of love and romance? From Chaucer's medieval poem to Richard Cadbury's heart-shaped chocolate boxes, the questions cover the full story.
Each question has four options and the correct answer is revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
FAQ
How many questions are there?
25 multiple choice questions on Valentine's Day history, customs and traditions.
What does the quiz cover?
Origins and history (St Valentine, Pope Gelasius I, Geoffrey Chaucer, Shakespeare's Hamlet, the 19th century card tradition), British traditions (Esther Howland, heart-shaped Cadbury boxes, the X as a Christian cross, vinegar valentines), international customs (Japan White Day, Finnish friendship day, Welsh love spoons, China Qixi Festival, Verona love letters, Loveland Colorado, Italian St Valentine of Terni), and Valentine's Day symbols (red roses, Cupid and Eros, 1 billion cards globally, 220 million US roses).
Is this quiz suitable for couples?
Yes. It works well as a Valentine's Day activity for couples, families or groups.
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play.