Valentin's Day Brain Pop

Who is Valentine’s Day named after?

• A Roman priest

• An English poet

• An American artist

• A Bulgarian king

How was Valentine’s Day first celebrated?

• Reading poetry

• Feasting and praying

• Exchanging flowers and chocolate

• Singing and dancing

Why is Valentine called a martyr?

• He was killed for practicing Christianity

• He is the source of romantic legends

• A national holiday is named after him

• He performed a surprising miracle

Why would a history of the holiday include the story of Valentine restoring someone’s sight?

• It proves that he had supernatural powers

• To compare his farewell note to the cards exchanged today

• It shows there are myths about him

• To describe the first celebration of Valentines' Day

Throughout history, Valentine’s Day has been a day to celebrate each of the following EXCEPT:

• Patriotism

• Love

• Faith

• Appreciation

What first popularized Valentine’s Day as a romantic holiday?

• The production of Hallmark products

• The publication of Geoffrey Chaucer’s poem

• The celebration of Lupercalia

• The design of early Valentine’s Day cards

What do the formation of the Uniform Penny Post and the invention of the assembly line have in common?

• They both prioritized the celebration of romantic love

• They both decreased the cost of exchanging valentines

• The both led to an official Valentine’s Day celebration

• They both started the legends about St. Valentine

How did the Industrial Revolution impact Valentine’s Day?

• Elaborate, handmade cards grew popular

• Cards could be sent for a penny

• Reciting poetry replaced exchanging gifts

• Factory-made cards became available

Which popular custom supports Nat's claim that Valentine’s Day has been commercialized?

• Buying gifts

• Doing nice favors

• Feasting and praying

• writing poetry

Which of the following supports the idea that Valentine’s Day traditions are not universal?

• Kids put on pageants in some parts of the U.S.

• Nat shares different countries’ Valentine’s Day traditions

• Women pin the name of their crush on their shirt

• People exchange gifts to show appreciation

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