Hello,
Sorry if this isn't okay to do, but I thought it would be a fun way to start the holiday for the community. Today and tomorrow (Feb 13-14th) both myself and xilia78 will post random questions related to Valentine's Day. The first to respond correctly will receive our character, Xilia for free. I will be checking back tonight and once one person answers correctly, I will post a new question (up to 3 tonight by 12AM EST).

1st Question:
In what year and by whom was the first Valentine's Day candy box invented?

Answers should be posted here so that a clear winner will be shown.

Thanks and good luck!
pointblank & xilia78

In 1868, the first box of Valentine’s Day chocolates were introduced by Richard Cadbury

EXTREMELY close! Not completely correct though :)

Richard Cadbury invented the first Valentine's Day candy box in 1875.

Close, But still not right :tongue2:

Searched some more and finally found a different date.
In 1861, the first box of Valentine’s Day chocolates were invented by Richard Cadbury

That would be the answer I'm looking for and check your gifts :)

Question 2: How many Valentines are sent to Juliet each year and what city are they sent to?

Thanks, going to keep watching this thread, always nice to learn some stuff, ~ good luck everyone!

On Valentine’s Day the town of Verona receives about 1,000 letters every year

 boo Artisticmaniac got it first.

LOL will have to check back again later or tomorrow :)

Roni

Correct Artisticmaniac! Thanks for playing and check your gifts :)

Final Question for tonight: Cupid is whose son?

 Oh I know this one! Venus and Mercury =)

Roni

cupid is the  son of venus

Aww, sorry ps1borg, geechy72 just beat you. Xilia78 will be posting questions throughout the day tomorrow so please try again.

Geechy72, correct and congrats!  Please check your gifts  :)

Thanks everyone for playing tonight

pointblank

Thank you and have a Happy Valentines Day

 How generous of you! Thank you.

Roni

Thanks again and a Happy Valentine's Day to you and everyone else as well

Actually, the father of Cupid was Mars, the Roman god of War. You can't believe everything you read on Wikipedia ;o).

Laurie

 Well from reading other areas, its not clear who the father is and if you ask, depending on if you favor Greek or Romany Mythology it can be either:

Greek mythology, Eros (Cupid) is said to be the son of Aphrodite & Ares.

In Roman mythology, Cupid is said to be the son of Jupiter (Zeus) & Venus (Aphrodite).

Both of you are actually correct. It's not really clear on who the father is and I was looking more for the mother. Sources vary on the father of which Ares, Zeus, and Hermes(geechy72's first answer) seem to come up. Apologies and should have been more clear but LaurieA, you have a gift as well :)

Thanks again everyone and Happy Valentine's Day :)

I wasn't looking for a gift, but thanks ;o).

I was just clarifying...lol. Greek and Roman mythology has always been kind of an interest of mine ;o).

Laurie

Okay, time for today's Trivia questions.

During Medieval times, why did girls ate unusual foods on St. Valentine's Day?

It was thought that unusual (yellow coloured etc) food  would give them  dreams of their furure husband

Good job, ps1borg You are answered correctly. I will mail the links for the charecter Xilia shortly.

Next question:
In what year was February 14th, officially declared Valentine's Day?

You answered the question correctly, wyrwulf. I will sending you the information and links for the character shortly.

Okay last question:
Some people believed that if a woman saw a robin-flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant what?
 

She would marry a sailor.  ;)

That would be the correct answer! Congrats on answering correctly. Watch for email and sitemail for instructions and links to the Character Xilia.

Thanks to all who participated in our little Trivia game.

Xilia78 & pointblank

Quote - You answered the question correctly, wyrwulf. I will sending you the information and links for the character shortly.

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TY very much :)

Thanks!  :)