History of Valentines Day

Some believe St. Valentine’s Day is in the middle of February to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of ___________

• Christmas

• Easter

• Lupercalia

• Liberalia

Who declared February 14th St. Valentine’s Day in the seventh century?

• George Washington

• Pope Gelasius

• Queen Mary II

• King Tut

During which time period did American’s begin exchanging hand-made valentines?

• 1700s

• 1900s

• 2010s

• 1300s

Who was St. Valentine?

• A merchant who sold hand-made scarves to adults.

• A priest who married people against the will of the Emperor Claudius II.

• A carpenter who made wooden hearts

• A musician who performed for orphans

Was Valentine’s Day always about celebrating love?

• No

• Yes

The first Valentine was written from a

• House

• Church

• Prison

• School

It is believed that Valentine's Day began in _____________.

• Italy in 210 AD

• Rome in 270 AD

• United States 270 AD

• none of the above

Who was responsible for secretly marrying couples?

• Emperor Claudius II

• Bishop Valentine

• Bishop Cadbury

• none of the above

On what day was Bishop Valentine killed for standing up for what he believed in?

• February 10

• February 11

• February 12

• February 14

True or False?

Saint Valentine secretly married young couples.

• True

• False