Valentine's Day Quiz: How many correct answers can you give?

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Valentine's Day is approaching, and with it, plans for how we'll celebrate this special day. It's time to enjoy love in all its forms, from sweet messages, to surprise gifts, to romantic dinners, anything that makes your heart beat faster with joy. But do we really know the story behind this day?

For those of you who are curious, or for those who think they have an answer to everything, here are some questions about the meaning, symbols, expressions, and everything else related to this holiday.

1. What does Cupid traditionally carry?

A) A bow and arrow 

B) A bouquet of flowers

C) A magic wand

2. Who is the god of love in Greek mythology?

A) Zeus

B) Eros 

C) Aphrodite

3. Who is Valentine's Day dedicated to?

A) Valentine's Day 

B) Saint John

C) Saint Nicholas

4. Who first used the expression "fate-cursed lovers"?

A) Charles Dickens

B) William Shakespeare 

C) Victor Hugo

5. What kind of ring is Saint Valentine said to have worn?

A) Diamond ring

B) Amethyst ring 

C) Ruby ring

6. Which Shakespeare play mentions Saint Valentine?

A) Hamlet

B) Macbeth 

C) Romeo and Juliet

7. When was the first heart-shaped box of chocolates created?

A) 1905

B) 1920

C) 1868 

8. Which country is believed to have started the tradition of exchanging love letters?

A) Italy

B) Spain

C) France 

9. Who does Cupid fall in love with?

A) Psyche 

B) Helen

C) Medea

10. Where is the first Valentine's Day message believed to have been sent from?

A) A prison 

B) A castle

C) A palace

Answers: 

1. What does Cupid traditionally carry? - A bow and arrow/ A

Cupid, the Roman god of love, is traditionally depicted with a bow and arrow because they symbolize the power of love. According to mythology, his arrows have the ability to make anyone hit by them fall instantly in love.

2. Who is the god of love in Greek mythology?- Eros/ B

Eros is the Greek god of love, passion, and desire. He symbolizes not only romantic love, but also the force that connects and unites everything in the universe.

3. Who is Valentine's Day dedicated to? - Valentine/ A

This day is dedicated to Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who, according to legend, secretly married couples in love and became a symbol of love and devotion.

4. Who coined the phrase "fate-bound lovers"? - William Shakespeare/ B

This expression was used by William Shakespeare in the play "Romeo and Juliet" dedicated to couples who love but are doomed by circumstances.

5. What kind of ring is Saint Valentine said to have worn? - Amethyst ring/ B 

It is said that Saint Valentine wore an amethyst ring. Traditionally, this ring is associated with love, loyalty, and protection.

6. Which Shakespeare play mentions Valentine's Day? - "Hamlet"/ B

The play by William Shakespeare that mentions Saint Valentine is "Hamlet." In act 4, scene 5, Ophelia in one of her monologues mentions Saint Valentine while talking about love.

7. When was the first heart-shaped box of chocolates created? - 1868/ C

In 1868, Richard Cadbury created the first heart-shaped box of chocolates. A perfect gift for Valentine's Day!

8. Which country is believed to have started the tradition of exchanging love letters? - France/ C

The tradition of exchanging love letters is believed to have begun in France in the Middle Ages. These letters became the first documented way to express feelings to the person of one's heart.

9. Who does Cupid fall in love with?- Psyche/ A

Psyche was a beautiful girl in Roman mythology, known for her beauty. Cupid is said to have fallen in love with her, attracted by her beauty and virtues.

10. Where is the first Valentine's Day message believed to have been sent from? - A prison/ A

It is said that Saint Valentine, while imprisoned, wrote a love letter to his guard's daughter, from which the tradition of Valentine's letters was born.