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What is life?
This means the person I love the most in my life.
The love of my ________.
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Who is Whitney Houston?
This song hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and stayed in the top spot for a record 14 weeks.
This superstar had an early 90s hit with 'I Will Always Love You'.
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What is 72.5 million?
More people than ever are planning on giving Valentine's Day gifts to their non-human loved ones. Special treats and fun toys are great gift ideas!
The amount of people that typically buy Valentines for their pets.
a. 72.5 million b. 59 million c. 24 million |
What is 50 million?
Did you know that receiving a single stem rose implies that you're the only one, and 3 roses stand for "I love you."
The amount of roses sent for Valentine's Day each year.
a. 2.5 million b. 50 million c. 13 million |
What is Black History Month?
The 1st Black History Month in the UK took place in 1987, the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the Caribbean. It's in October partly because it's traditionally a time when African leaders gather to talk about important issues & partly because it was at the start of the school year.
This annual observance is recognized in Ireland and the United Kingdom in October.
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What is fair and war?
This means there are no rules when it comes to love and finding someone to love.
All's _____ in love and _____.
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Who is Phil Collins?
This song is his first of three #1s. He had much more solo chart success in the USA than in Britain (seven #1s to three).
This artist made the charts with an old Supremes song, 'You Can't Hurry Love'.
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What is 64%
40% of men who are divorced or separated say they have disappointed a romantic partner by not doing enough on Valentine's Day.
This percentage of coupled-up men don't make plans in advance for Valentine's Day.
a. 17% b. 47% c. 64% |
What is Mother's Day?
Approximately 224 million roses are grown for Valentine's Day. 64% of men buy flowers, while only 36% of women do.
Besides Valentine's Day, this holiday has the most flowers sent.
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What is Chinese New Year?
AKA Lunar New Year begins with the new moon and festivities last until the following full moon. It will start on February 10 in 2024.
This celebration typically falls between the 21st of January and the 20th of February.
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What is blind?
This means when we fall in love, we don't notice the flaws and shortcomings of the other person.
Love is _______.
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Who is Stevie Wonder?
Stevie Wonder is one of the great towering figures in the history of American pop music. He has had nine #1 singles, spread out over more than 22 years.
This artist took the song 'Part-Time Lover' to #1 in the 1950s.
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Where is Finland?
In Finland, this day is not dedicated to romance exclusively but celebrate wider friendships. It is a day to remember and appreciate friends.
In this country, Valentine's Day is known as "Friend's Day."
a. Finland b. Japan c. Ghana |
What is friendship?
Did you know that although red roses represent romance, purple roses say, "I will always love you?"
Yellow roses symbolize this.
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What is Valentine's Day?
Globally, chocolates or candy are the most common type of gift, followed by flowers, fragrance, wine/liquor, jewelry, and lingerie.
This holiday can be some people's favorite and least favorite day on the calendar.
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What is face and mother?
This means we always look young and beautiful to our mother.
A _____ only a _______ could love.
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Who is Elvis Presley?
Elvis has had no less than 149 songs appear on Billboard's Hot 100 Pop Chart in America. Of these, 114 were in the top forty, 40 were in the top 10, and 18 went to #1.
In 1972, this artist took his 'Burning Love' into the charts.
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What is 85%?
The average person spends around $175 each Valentine's Day, with men spending twice as much on average than women.
Women purchase this percentage of all Valentines sold.
a. 25% b. 45% c. 85% |
Where is California?
Despite this fact, most of the roses sold in the first weeks of February for Valentine's Day are imported from South America. This is because American producers are unable to grow enough roses in time to meet the increase in demand.
The state that produces most of America's red roses.
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What is Mardi Gras?
Also known as Fat Tuesday, places like Brazil, New Orleans Venice, and Paris have lavish celebrations each year.
This festival is a means to celebrate the last night of lavish eating and drinking before the ritual sacrifices of Lent.
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What is absence and grow?
This means that people's feelings for each other grow stronger when they are apart.
______ makes the heart ____ fonder.
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Who is Barbra Streisand?
Did you know that she famously refrained from touring or performing for 27 years following a concert in NY's Central Park in 1967, during which she forgot the lyrics to a song.
This superstar singer had a 1980 hit with 'Woman in Love'.
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What is 86 years? (and 290 days to be exact)
Herbert Fisher (born 1905) and Zelmyra Fisher (born 1907) had been married this long as of February 27, 2011, when Mr. Fisher passed away. Their marriage survived through the Great Depression, WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, & 15 Presidents.
The Guinness World Record for the longest marriage ever recorded.
a. 86 years b. 92 years c. 66 years |
What is a signature rose?
This type of rose symbolizes deep love and makes a lasting impression. Baby's Breath is a symbol of purity, innocence, hope and new beginnings.
A single red rose surrounded by baby's breath is called this by florists.
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What is Leap Day?
This tradition started in Scotland in the late 13th century, where a law passed allowed women to propose to men.
Traditionally on this day, women can propose to men.
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