Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, so romantic in fact that Americans spend nearly $20 billion to celebrate it. But have no fear, we’re here to help!
It’s time to start thinking about how you will celebrate the one you love. Test your Valentine’s Day knowledge below, and then check your answers.
| 1. Everyone shows their love in different ways, but on this day many choose to show it with gifts, dinners, proposals and by saying the “L word” for the first time. Americans spend most on which gift to show their love on Valentine’s Day? | A. Flowers B. Candy C. Gift cards D. Jewelry |
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| 2. As you can probably imagine, the majority of our customers keep their love abloom with flowers — especially red roses — on Valentine’s Day. What is the second most popular produce item customers buy for this holiday? | A. Plants B. Balloons C. Stuffed animals D. Chocolate-covered strawberries |
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| 3. Chocolate is as fundamental to Valentine’s Day as fireworks are to the Fourth of July. About how many heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold each year in the U.S.? | A. 52 million B. 19 million C. 36 million D. 87 million |
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4. Valentine’s Day has been recognized and celebrated by couples for many centuries. Many theories surround where this day of affection originated, including tales of Cupid, ancient Roman festivals and priests secretly marrying couples in love. In what year was Valentine’s Day declared by Pope Gelasius to be Feb. 14? |
A. 496 B. 269 C. 1847 D. 1123 |
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Question 1
Answer: D – Americans spend about $4.4 billion on jewelry for Valentine’s Day, $1.9 billion on flowers, $1.6 billion on candy and $1.5 billion on gift cards.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/
Question 2
Answer: B – Balloons are the second most popular Publix produce item sold for Valentine’s Day.
Question 3
Answer: C – The National Confectioners Association estimates more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for this day of love.
Source: http://www.candyusa.com/
Question 4
Answer: A – In 496, Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 to be Valentine’s Day.
