History of Valentine's Day Quiz

Who is the mysterious saint associated with Valentine's Day?

• St. Valentine

• St. Patrick

• St. Nicholas

• St. George

What was the role of Emperor Claudius II in the history of Valentine's Day?

• He was martyred for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons

• He promoted the celebration of Valentine's Day

• He outlawed marriage for young men

• He was a priest who served during the third century in Rome

Why was Valentine put to death according to one legend?

• For being a priest who served during the third century in Rome

• For sending the first 'valentine' greeting himself

• For attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons

• For defying Emperor Claudius II and continuing to perform marriages for young lovers in secret

What was the Roman festival celebrated on February 15 dedicated to?

• St. Valentine

• Romulus and Remus

• Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture

• Cupid

Why did Pope Gelasius declare February 14 as St. Valentine's Day?

• To Christianize the Roman celebration of Lupercalia

• To commemorate the death of St. Valentine

• To celebrate the beginning of birds' mating season

• To honor the Roman founders Romulus and Remus

When did written valentines begin to appear?

• In the 18th century

• Before 1400

• After 1400

• In the 17th century

Who is known as the 'Mother of the Valentine'?

• John Lydgate

• Charles, Duke of Orleans

• Catherine of Valois

• Esther A. Howland

In which country did Valentine's Day become popular around the 17th century?

• Great Britain

• United States

• Canada

• Mexico

Who is estimated to purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines?

• Elderly

• Men

• Women

• Children

What is the estimated number of Valentine's Day cards sent each year according to the Greeting Card Association?

• 2 billion

• 5 billion

• 1 billion

• 500 million