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Valentine's Day Trivia

by Pam Vetack
reviewed by Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P.
1. What percentage of American women send themselves flowers on Valentines Day?
a) 5%
b) 15%
c) 30%

2. What percentage of American men buy flowers for a loved one on Valentine's Day?
a) 23%
b) 53%
c) 73%

3. In 1995, how many heart-shaped boxes of candy were sold?
a) 3.5 million
b) 35 million
c) 350 million

4. Over 90% of all flowers on Valentine's Day are purchased by men.
a) True
b) False

5. About how many roses, primarily red, will be sold and delivered for Valentine's Day?
a) 9 million
b) 90 million
c) 900 million

6. People send the most greeting cards on which holiday?
a) Valentine's Day
b) Christmas
c) Mother's Day

7. Two out of every three Valentine's Day cards are accompanied by a gift.
a) True
b) False

8. It is estimated, that of Valentine's Day cards sold:
a) 25% are humorous
b) More than one third are romantic
c) Both of the above


Answers: 1. b; 2. c; 3.b; 4. a; 5. b; 6. b; 7. a; 8.c

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