The History of St. Valentine's Day

What date is St. Valentine's Day?

• 15th of February

• 14th of February

• 8th of March

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What do people do on this day?

• show their love to each other by giving gifts and cards

• cook special meals or dishes

• invite friends and relatives

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Where did St. Valentine live?

• in Greece

• in Rome

• in Great Britain

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Who was St. Valentine according to the legend?

• a soldier

• an emperor

• a priest

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According to a popular belief, why was St. Valentine put to death?

• because he secretly married young lovers

• because he ran away with Emperor Claudius's daughter

• because he was always in love with someone

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Whe?n St. Valentine was in prison who did he fall in love with

• his prisoner's sister

• his prisoner's daughter

• his prisoner's wife

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The girl St. Valentine fell in love with was ... .

• blind

• deaf

• blind and deaf

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When did Valentine's Day begin to be popularly celebrated?

• around the fifteenth century

• around the sixteenth century

• around the seventeenth century

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Which Roman God is one of the symbols of St. Valentine's Day?

• Eros

• Cupid

• Apollo

Which is the most popular saying for Valentine cards?

• "I love you"

• "Be my Valentine"

• "Will you marry me?"

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