Valentine's Day Quiz

On which date is Valentine's Day celebrated each year?

• February 14

• March 14

• January 14

• April 14

Valentine's Day is named after which Christian figure?

• St. George

• St. Nicholas

• St. Valentine

• St. Patrick

What ancient Roman festival is considered a precursor to Valentine's Day?

• Floralia

• Lupercalia

• Consualia

• Saturnalia

In which century did Valentine's Day originate?

• 10th century

• 3rd century

• 5th century

• 7th century

What types of gifts do people typically exchange on Valentine's Day?

• Books and toys

• Electronics and gadgets

• Cards, candy, and flowers

• Clothes and shoes

Which famous playwright wrote about the power of love in relation to Valentine's Day?

• Shakespeare

• Hemingway

• Dickens

• Twain

What was the first recorded mail-posted Valentine?

• In 1606

• In 1706

• In 1906

• In 1806

What is the significance of the phrase 'wear your heart on your sleeve'?

• To be secretive

• To be fashionable

• To hide feelings

• To show emotions openly

What type of Valentine's cards were known to be mean and hostile?

• Vinegar Valentines

• Friendship Valentines

• Sweetheart Valentines

• Romantic Valentines

Who is often considered the unofficial mascot of Valentine's Day?

• Cupid

• Hades

• Eros

• Zeus