Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a holiday observed on February 14th every year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world and is known as a day to express love and affection towards significant others.
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Valentine’s Day Riddles
1. A doctor and a truck driver are in love with the same woman. The truck driver had to go on a week-long trip and gave the woman seven apples before he left. Why?
Answer: Because an apple a day keeps the doctor away!
2. Did Adam and Eve ever have a date?
Answer: No, but they had an apple.
3. Did you hear about the nearsighted porcupine?
Answer: He fell in love with a pincushion.
4. Did you hear about the romance in the tropical fish tank?
Answer: It was a case of guppy love.
5. How did the telephone propose to his girlfriend?
Answer: He gave her a ring.
6. How does a barista write in a Valentine’s Day card?
Answer: Words can’t espresso how much I love you.
7. How does a zoologist say “Happy Valentine’s Day?”
Answer: I love you like no otter.
8. I can be round, square, or heart-shaped, white or dark, big or small, and on Valentine’s Day, I am loved by all. What am I?
Answer: Chocolate.
9. I can be stolen or given away and you’ll live, but you can’t live without me. What am I?
Answer: Your heart.
10. If your aunt runs away to get married on Valentine’s Day, what can you call her?
Answer: Antelope.
11. Is it better to write a valentine note on an empty stomach or on a full stomach?
Answer: It is better to write it on paper.
12. What can be touched, but can’t be seen?
Answer: Someone’s heart.
13. What comes in different shapes, sizes, and colors, reveals true feelings, but is almost always flat?
Answer: A Valentine’s Day card.
14. What connects two people, but only touches one?
Answer: A wedding ring.
15. What did Frankenstein say to his girlfriend?
Answer: “Be my Valenstein.”
16. What did one light bulb say to the other?
Answer: “I love you a whole watt!”
17. What did one oar say to the other oar?
Answer: How about a little row-mance?
18. What did one oar say to the other?
Answer: “Can I interest you in a little row-mance?”
19. What did one orca say to the other on Feb. 14?
Answer: Whale you be my Valentine?
20. What did one volcano say to the other?
Answer: I lava you.
21. What did the bat say to her Valentine?
Answer: I love hanging with you.
22. What did the boy bear say to the girl bear on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “I love you beary much.”
23. What did the boy bee say to the girl bee on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “You are bee- utiful! Will you bee mine?”
24. What did the boy bird say to the girl bird on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “Let me call you Tweet heart.”
25. What did the boy cat say to the girl cat on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “You’re purrr-fect for me.”
26. What did the boy drum say to the girl drum on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “My heart beats for you.”
27. What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “I want to hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand.”
28. What did the boy owl say to the girl owl on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “Owl be yours.”
29. What did the boy pickle say to the girl pickle on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “You mean a great dill (deal) to me.”
30. What did the boy rabbit say to the girl rabbit on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “Some bunny loves you.”
31. What did the boy sheep say to the girl sheep?
Answer: I love ewe!
32. What did the boy snake say to the girl snake on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “Give me a hug and a hiss, honey.”
33. What did the boy squirrel say to the girl squirrel on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “I’m nuts about you!”
34. What did the boy whale say to the girl whale on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “Whale you be mine?”
35. What did the buck say to the doe on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “You’re a dear! (Deer).”
36. What did the caveman give his wife on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Ughs and kisses.
37. What did the chef give his sweetheart?
Answer: Hugs and quiches.
38. What did the chocolate sauce say to the scoop of ice cream?
Answer: I’m sweet on you.
39. What did the circle say to the triangle on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: I think you’re acute.
40. What did the elephant say to his Valentine?
Answer: I love you tons.
41. What did the girl bee say to the boy bee on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “I love bee-ing with you.”
42. What did the girl squirrel say to the boy squirrel on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “You’re nuts so bad yourself!”
43. What did the hamburger buy for his Valentine?
Answer: An onion ring.
44. What did the lightbulb say to his valentine?
Answer: I love you watts and watts.
45. What did the little girl sheep say to the little boy sheep on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “You’re not so baaaaaa-d yourself.”
46. What did the man with the broken leg say to his nurse?
Answer: “I’ve got a crutch (crush) on you!”
47. What did the octopus say to their Valentine?
Answer: I want to hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand.
48. What did the owl say to his Valentine?
Answer: Owl always be yours.
49. What did the painter say to her Valentine?
Answer: I love you with all of my art.
50. What did the paper clip say to the magnet on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “I find you very attractive.”
51. What did the pepperoni say to its Valentine?
Answer: You’ve got a pizza my heart.
52. What did the pickle say to his Valentine?
Answer: You mean a great dill to me.
53. What did the piece of gum say to their Valentine?
Answer: I chews you.
54. What did the pork chop say to the steak on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: “Nice to meat (meet) you.”
55. What did the rabbit say to her Valentine?
Answer: You’re no bunny until some bunny loves you.
56. What did the stamp say to the envelope on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: I’m stuck on you.
57. What did the train say to its Valentine?
Answer: I choo-choo-choose you.
58. What did the valentine card say to the stamp?
Answer: “Stick with me and we’ll go places.”
59. What do farmers give their wives on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Hogs and kisses.
60. What do squirrels give each other for Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Forget-Me-Nuts (nots).
61. What do you call a very small Valentine?
Answer: A valentiny.
62. What do you call two birds in love?
Answer: Tweet hearts.
63. What do you call Valentine’s Day in a fish tank?
Answer: Guppy love.
64. What does a man who loves his car do on February 14th?
Answer: He gives it a valenshine.
65. What does an Valentine’s Day envelope say when you lick it?
Answer: Nothing. It just shuts up.
66. What happened when the man fell in love with his garden?
Answer: It made him wed his plants.
67. What happened when the two angels got married?
Answer: They lived harpily ever after.
68. What happens when your Valentine is a chef?
Answer: You get buttered up.
69. What is a ram’s favorite song?
Answer: I Only Have Eyes For Ewe.
70. What is a vampire’s sweetheart called?
Answer: A ghoul-friend.
71. What kind of flowers do you never give on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Cauliflowers
72. What travels around the world for Valentine’s Day, but just stays in one corner?
Answer: A stamp.
73. What type of flower is kissable?
Answer: Tulips.
74. What would you get if you crossed a dog with a valentine card?
Answer: A card that says, “I love you drool-ly.”
75. When you buy me, I’m expensive, but the only use I have is just hanging. What Valentine’s Day gift am I?
Answer: Earrings.
76. Where did the man who promised his girlfriend a diamond take her on Valentine’s day?
Answer: A baseball field.
77. Which one of Santa’s reindeer can be seen on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Cupid.
78. Why are artichokes the most loving vegetable?
Answer: They have hearts.
79. Why did the banana go out with the fig?
Answer: Because he couldn’t get a date.
80. Why did the boy jump up and down on the valentine cards?
Answer: He was told to stamp letters.
81. Why did the cannibal break up with her Valentine?
Answer: He didn’t suit her taste.
82. Why did the cannibal break up with his Valentine?
Answer: She didn’t suit his taste!
83. Why did the pig give his girlfriend a box of candy?
Answer: It was Valenswine’s Day.
84. Why do skunks celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Answer: They’re really scent-imental.
85. Why is an artichoke the most loving vegetable?
Answer: Because it’s all heart.
86. Why is romaine the most loving lettuce?
Answer: Because it’s got heart.
87. Why should you send your sweetheart a valentine on Valentine’s Day?
Answer: Because you always heart the one you love.
88. Why would you put candy under your pillow?
Answer: To have sweet dreams.
89. You can touch me, you can break me, and you should win me if you want to be mine. What am I?
Answer: A heart.
90. Of no use to one Yet absolute bliss to two. The small boy gets it for nothing. The young man has to lie for it. The old man has to buy it. The baby’s right, The lover’s privilege, The hypocrite’s mask. To the young girl, faith; To the married woman, hope; To the old maid, charity. What am I?
Answer: A kiss.
Valentines Day Riddles – About Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a holiday observed on February 14th every year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world and is known as a day to express love and affection towards significant others. People often exchange cards, gifts, and messages of love on this day. The holiday has its roots in Christian tradition and is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in the 3rd century. However, over time, it has evolved into a more secular celebration of love and romance.
The history of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have originated from a Roman festival called Lupercalia, which was held in mid-February and celebrated the coming of spring. During Lupercalia, men would draw the names of women from a box, and the pair would become partners for the duration of the festival. This pairing was often sexual in nature, but it could also lead to romantic relationships and marriages.
When the Roman Empire became Christianized, the Catholic Church sought to replace the pagan festival of Lupercalia with a Christian one. The church chose February 14th to honor Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who was martyred for performing marriages for Christian couples in secret during a time when it was illegal. He was also believed to have been imprisoned and executed for aiding Christians who were persecuted under the Roman Empire.
Over time, the holiday evolved into a celebration of love and romance, and people began to exchange gifts and messages of love on February 14th. Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, although the traditions and customs associated with it can vary from place to place. Regardless of the specific customs, however, the holiday remains a day for people to express their love and affection for one another.
Valentines Day Riddles – Valentines Day Fun Facts
Here are some fun facts about Valentine’s Day:
- The first recorded Valentine’s Day letter was written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London.
- In the United States, approximately 190 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making it the second-largest holiday for sending cards (after Christmas).
- The largest Valentine’s Day gift retailer is not a florist or chocolatier, but the U.S. Greeting Card Association.
- In Japan, Valentine’s Day is celebrated differently by men and women. On February 14th, women give gifts, usually chocolates, to the men in their lives, while men return the favor on March 14th on a holiday called “White Day.”
- In Finland, Valentine’s Day is called “Ystävänpäivä,” which means “Friend’s Day,” and the holiday is more about remembering friends than romantic partners.
- In Wales, there is a tradition of writing love poems called “Rhymes for Valentines.” This tradition dates back to the 15th century and is still celebrated today.
- In medieval times, young men and women would draw names from a box to see who their Valentine would be. This practice is the origin of the modern tradition of exchanging Valentine’s Day cards.
- The symbol of the heart is commonly associated with Valentine’s Day because it was believed that the heart was the center of emotions, including love.
- The red rose is a popular symbol of Valentine’s Day because it is believed to represent deep love and respect.
- The holiday is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in the 3rd century.
- Saint Valentine was imprisoned and executed for performing marriages for Christian couples in secret, during a time when the Roman Empire banned the sacrament.
- The first recorded celebration of Valentine’s Day as a romantic holiday was in the 14th century.
- Valentine’s Day cards were first sent in the 15th century and have been a tradition ever since.
- Red roses are the most popular flower given on Valentine’s Day, as they symbolize love and passion.
- The largest box of chocolates ever made weighed over 6,800 pounds and was created by Guylian Belgian Chocolates in 2007.
- In the Middle Ages, it was believed that birds began to mate on February 14th, making it a natural symbol of love and romance.
- In Finland, Valentine’s Day is known as “Friend’s Day,” and it is more about celebrating the relationships between friends than romantic relationships.
- In medieval England, it was believed that the first person you saw on Valentine’s Day would be your future spouse.
- In some countries, Valentine’s Day is celebrated as a 3-day festival, known as Lupercalia, with feasting, dancing, and the exchanging of gifts.
- The city of Verona, Italy, receives thousands of letters addressed to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet every year on Valentine’s Day.
- In medieval times, men would draw the names of women from a box to determine who would be their dancing partner for the upcoming year.
- In Wales, February 14th is traditionally celebrated as St. Dwynwen’s Day, the Welsh patron saint of lovers.
- In Denmark and Norway, Valentine’s Day is celebrated by exchanging pressed white flowers called snowdrops.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the holiday is celebrated with a tradition known as the “Lottery of Love,” where couples exchange gifts and write love letters.
- In Japan, it is common for women to give gifts to their romantic partners, such as chocolates, flowers, and love letters. The type of chocolate given can also convey different messages, with giri-choco being a gift given to friends and colleagues and honmei-choco being a gift for a significant other.
- In the Middle Ages, women would write love letters to the men they admired and drop them in a large pot in the town square. The men would then pick a letter from the pot and whoever received the letter would be their Valentine for the year.
- In Italy, it is customary to give gifts of love to not just romantic partners, but also friends and family members.
- In Slovenia, St. Valentine is celebrated as the patron saint of beekeepers and honey.
- In the 19th century, it was customary to send handwritten love letters through the mail, which led to the creation of the first Valentine’s Day greeting cards.
- In Korea, Valentine’s Day is a day for women to give gifts to their significant others, while on White Day, which is celebrated one month later, men return the favor.
- In Europe, it was customary for young women to awaken early on Valentine’s Day to see the first man they laid eyes on. This person would then become their husband.
- In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Valentine’s Day parties were popular in the United States, with young men and women drawing each other’s names from a hat to determine who would be their partner for the evening.
- The heart-shaped symbol we associate with Valentine’s Day today was popularized by the 15th-century artist and poet Francesco Petrarca, who wrote many love poems to his lost love, Laura.
- The word “Valentine” is derived from the Latin word “valens,” meaning “strong, worthy, and powerful.”
- In the early 1600s, King James I of England banned the celebration of Valentine’s Day, calling it a pagan festival.
- In the 19th century, mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards became popular, with more than a million cards being sold in the United States by the early 1900s.
- In some countries, Valentine’s Day is celebrated by planting trees in memory of a loved one.
- In medieval Europe, it was believed that the first butterfly of spring was a symbol of new love, and that if a woman saw one on Valentine’s Day, she would be married within the year.
- In some cultures, it is believed that the first person you see on Valentine’s Day will determine your romantic fate for the rest of the year.
- In the Middle Ages, young people would write love notes and slip them under their crushes’ doors or into their shoes.
- In the United States, more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold each year for Valentine’s Day.
- In the United Kingdom, it is traditional to give flowers on Valentine’s Day, with red roses being the most popular choice. In fact, the demand for red roses is so high on Valentine’s Day that many florists have to import them from other countries.
Valentines Day Riddles – Valentines Day Legends
There are several legends associated with Valentine’s Day. Here are several:
- Saint Valentine Legend: One of the most popular legends is the story of Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in the 3rd century. Saint Valentine was known for performing secret marriages for Christian couples during a time when it was illegal. He was eventually imprisoned and executed for his actions, and he is now remembered as the patron saint of love and affection.
- The Heart-Shaped Herb Legend: According to legend, Saint Valentine wore a purple amethyst ring engraved with the image of Cupid and used it to perform miracles. This ring was said to have the power to heal the sick, and it became known as the “Heart-Shaped Herb.” The heart-shaped herb eventually became a symbol of Saint Valentine and love.
- The Valentine Mouse Legend: This legend tells the story of a young mouse who lived in the walls of a prison where Saint Valentine was held captive. The mouse is said to have visited Saint Valentine and provided comfort to him while he was imprisoned. After Saint Valentine’s death, the mouse continued to visit the prison and provide comfort to other prisoners. The mouse became a symbol of love and friendship, and it is often depicted on Valentine’s Day cards and gifts.
- The Valentine Dove Legend: According to this legend, Saint Valentine was imprisoned with a dove that would bring him letters from his secret wife. The dove became a symbol of love and devotion, and it is often depicted on Valentine’s Day cards and gifts.
- The Legend of the Birds: Another popular legend holds that the first Valentine’s Day was celebrated in the early 1400s by birds who had chosen their mates for the year. The legend says that the birds would gather in the trees to sing and mate, inspiring the first Valentine’s Day celebrations.
- The Legend of Cupid: In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love and desire. According to legend, Cupid would shoot arrows at people to make them fall in love. On Valentine’s Day, many people still exchange cards and gifts featuring images of Cupid and hearts.
- The Legend of the Heart-Shaped Box of Chocolates: Another popular Valentine’s Day tradition is the giving of heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. The legend behind this tradition is that the chocolates represent the giver’s love and affection, and that the receiver should enjoy them as a symbol of their love.
- The Legend of the Valentine Poem: In medieval Europe, it was customary to write poems and letters to one’s sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. This tradition lives on today, with many people still writing and exchanging love letters and poems on Valentine’s Day.
- The Legend of the Love Knot: In this legend, a young couple fell deeply in love but were separated by war. To keep their love alive, they tied a knot in a piece of ribbon and sent it to each other as a symbol of their undying love. Today, love knots are still popular gifts on Valentine’s Day.
- The Legend of the Love Letters: In medieval Europe, it was believed that the love letters exchanged on Valentine’s Day would carry the couple’s love to the gods and ensure a happy and long-lasting relationship. This tradition is still celebrated today, with many couples exchanging love letters and romantic cards on Valentine’s Day.
- The Legend of the Heart-Shaped Cookies: In some cultures, it is believed that the heart-shaped cookie was first baked on Valentine’s Day as a symbol of love. The cookies are often decorated with frosting, sprinkles, and other decorations to make them more festive.
- The Legend of the Heart-Shaped Box of Candies: Similar to the heart-shaped box of chocolates, the heart-shaped box of candies is also a popular gift on Valentine’s Day. The candies are believed to represent the giver’s love and affection, and the receiver should enjoy them as a symbol of their love.
- The Legend of the Rose: In many cultures, the rose is a symbol of love and passion, and is often given as a gift on Valentine’s Day. The legend holds that the first rose was created by Cupid, the god of love, when he dipped his arrow in the blood of Adonis, the god of desire. Today, red roses are still the most popular gift on Valentine’s Day, with many people giving them to their significant others as a symbol of their love.
These are just a few of the legends associated with Valentine’s Day. Despite their different origins, they all share a common theme of love and devotion, which is at the heart of this holiday.
Valentines Day Riddles – Valentines Day Traditions
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, and there are a variety of traditions associated with the holiday. Here are some of the most common Valentine’s Day traditions:
- Giving Cards: One of the most popular Valentine’s Day traditions is giving cards, also known as “Valentines.” People often exchange cards with messages of love and affection to their significant others, friends, and family members.
- Giving Flowers: Giving flowers, particularly red roses, is another popular tradition on Valentine’s Day. Roses are often given as a symbol of love and affection, and they are a common gift between romantic partners.
- Giving Chocolates: Giving chocolates is another common tradition on Valentine’s Day. Chocolates are often given as a sweet treat and symbol of love, and they are a popular gift between romantic partners.
- Dinner Dates: Many people celebrate Valentine’s Day by going out for a special dinner with their significant others. Restaurants often have special menus and offer romantic settings to help couples celebrate the holiday.
- Couples’ Getaways: Some couples celebrate Valentine’s Day by taking a romantic getaway, such as a weekend trip or a romantic vacation.
- Gift Exchanges: In addition to cards and chocolates, people often exchange gifts on Valentine’s Day, such as jewelry, flowers, or special keepsakes.
- Celebrating with Friends: Some people celebrate Valentine’s Day by getting together with friends for a fun activity, such as a movie night or a dinner party.
These are just a few of the many traditions associated with Valentine’s Day. The specific traditions and customs can vary from place to place, but the holiday remains a day for people to express their love and affection for one another.
Valentines Day Riddles – Valentines Day Celebrations around the World
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, and the way it is celebrated can vary greatly from country to country. Here are a few examples of how Valentine’s Day is celebrated differently around the world:
- Japan: In Japan, Valentine’s Day is celebrated differently by men and women. On February 14th, women give gifts, usually chocolates, to the men in their lives, while men return the favor on March 14th on a holiday called “White Day.”
- Finland: In Finland, Valentine’s Day is called “Ystävänpäivä,” which means “Friend’s Day,” and the holiday is more about remembering friends than romantic partners.
- South Korea: In South Korea, Valentine’s Day is a popular holiday for couples, and it is common for people to exchange gifts, such as flowers and chocolates, and to go out for special romantic dates.
- Italy: In Italy, Valentine’s Day is celebrated with romantic gestures, such as giving flowers, chocolates, and gifts. Couples often exchange “love locks,” which they attach to bridges and other public structures to symbolize their love and commitment to each other.
- France: In France, Valentine’s Day is a popular holiday for couples, and it is common for people to exchange gifts and go out for romantic dinners. The holiday is also associated with the tradition of “La Saint-Valentin,” which involves writing anonymous love letters and sending them to the people one is interested in.
- Brazil: In Brazil, Valentine’s Day is celebrated as “Dia dos Namorados,” which means “Lovers’ Day.” The holiday is a time for couples to spend time together and exchange gifts, such as chocolates and flowers.
These are just a few examples of how Valentine’s Day is celebrated differently around the world. Despite the differences, the holiday remains a day for people to express their love and affection for one another, regardless of where they are in the world.
Valentines Day Riddles – A Poem
Riddles of love, oh how they tease
With twists and turns, and mysteries to please
A game of words, a challenge to find
The truth of love, that’s buried inside
A heart’s true meaning, wrapped in a clue
A symphony of words, that only a few
Can decode, and understand its might
The power of love, shining bright
So let’s play this game, with hearts so true
And search for answers, in all that we do
For the answer to love, is what we all seek
In riddles of love, that are so unique
So here’s one for you, to ponder with care
“What’s always with you, but never there?”
The answer, my love, is always the same
Our love for each other, will always remain
So let’s solve these riddles, and understand
The love that we share, hand in hand
For the answers we find, will only be proof
Of the love that we share, and will always be true.
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