valentines day fun facts

4. The popular "conversation heart" candies (a heart-shaped Necco Wafer) were originally invented as a type of ________.
7. There's a city called Valentine in this state, but the population is less than 100 people!
9. Every year, people send thousands of valentines to this fictional character in Verona, Italy.
10. Richard Cadbury introduced this classic Valentine's Day gift in 1868.
12. People in this profession are the number one recipient of valentines. Makes sense when you think about it!
13. These were sent by women who did not want the attention of certain suitors; they are known as "Vinegar Valentines" or _____ _________.
14. This king, who was married six times, declared February 14th the official date of Valentine's Day in England.

1. King Charles II of _______ came up with the idea of sending flowers to loved ones in the early 1700s.
2. The first Valentine's Day celebration occurred in this French city.
3. Alexander Graham Bell applied for the patent for this invention on February 14th of 1876.
4. Valentine's Day is the second busiest day for restaurants, with this holiday being the first.
5. According to Hallmark, Valentines Day is second only to this holiday in greeting card sales.
6. People have been passing out valentines for over 6 ________.
8. In 2020, the National Retail Federation says that 27% of the American population bought Valentine's gifts for their ____.
11. According to the National Confectioners Association, this is the most popular candy in the Valentine's heart-shaped box.