Q 01/05

On which date is Valentine's Day celebrated every year?

A) February 1

B) March 14

C) February 29

D) February 14

Answer · why

D) February 14

It has been marked on that day since at least the 8th century, when it was recorded as the Feast of Saint Valentine.

Q 02/05

Which winged Roman god, often shown with a bow and arrow, is a symbol of Valentine's Day?

A) Mercury

B) Apollo

C) Cupid

D) Jupiter

Answer · why

C) Cupid

Anyone hit by one of his arrows was supposed to fall hopelessly in love.

Q 03/05

Cupid is usually described as the son of which goddess of love?

A) Venus

B) Juno

C) Minerva

D) Diana

Answer · why

A) Venus

His father is usually said to be Mars, the god of war, which is quite a combination.

Q 04/05

What is Cupid's name in Greek mythology?

A) Eros

B) Hermes

C) Zeus

D) Ares

Answer · why

A) Eros

The Greeks first drew him as a slender winged youth; the chubby baby look came later.

Q 05/05

Which flower is by far the most popular gift on Valentine's Day?

A) Tulips

B) Sunflowers

C) Daisies

D) Roses

Answer · why

D) Roses

In the US most of them are flown in on refrigerated planes from Colombia and Ecuador.