Origins of Valentine's Day

What is the significance of February 14th in relation to St. Valentine?

• It was the day he was executed
• It was the day he became a saint
• It was the day he performed his first marriage
• It was the day he was born

What is the association of Valentine's Day with the Tower of London?

• The first Valentine's Day cards were printed there
• The oldest known valentine was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned there
• St. Valentine was imprisoned there
• The tradition of giving flowers on Valentine's Day started there

What was the oldest known valentine?

• A poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans
• A love letter from St. Valentine
• A painting by Leonardo da Vinci
• A song composed by Mozart

What is the association of Valentine's Day with the Catholic Church?

• The festival of Lupercalia was Christianized by the Catholic Church
• The Catholic Church created the holiday
• The Catholic Church opposed the celebration of Valentine's Day
• The Catholic Church had no association with the holiday

What is the association of Valentine's Day with romantic gestures?

• It is primarily a commercial holiday
• It is now celebrated around the world as a day to express love and affection for one's romantic partner, friends, and family members
• The holiday has evolved to include special dinners and romantic gestures
• It is a recent tradition that has not spread globally

Who was the Christian martyr associated with Valentine's Day?

• St. Valentine
• St. Patrick
• St. Nicholas
• St. Francis

What is the association of Valentine's Day with the festival of Lupercalia?

• The festival was a Christian holiday
• The festival was associated with St. Valentine
• The festival was a celebration of love and romance
• The festival was celebrated from February 13th to 15th

What is the association of Valentine's Day with the 15th century?

• The tradition of giving flowers on Valentine's Day started
• The first Valentine's Day cards were printed
• Valentine's Day became a national holiday
• The exchange of handwritten notes and tokens of affection began

What did St. Valentine defy the Roman Emperor Claudius II by continuing to do?

• Practice a different religion
• Perform marriages for young soldiers
• Write love poems
• Lead a rebellion

What is the association of Valentine's Day with the tradition of sending love notes?

• It was believed that birds began to mate on February 14th
• The first Valentine's Day cards were printed
• The exchange of handwritten notes and tokens of affection began
• The tradition of giving flowers on Valentine's Day started