Valentine's Day

Who was Saint Valentine?

• The first person to send a Valentine’s card.

• A Roman priest who performed secret marriages.

• A Greek god of love.

• A king who banned Valentine’s Day.

Who was Saint Valentine?

According to legend, Saint Valentine married couples in secret when Emperor Claudius II banned marriages for soldiers.

In which century did Valentine’s Day become widely associated with romance?

• 14th Century.

• 18th Century.

• 5th Century.

• 1st Century.

The idea of Valentine’s Day as a romantic holiday started with Geoffrey Chaucer’s poem Parliament of Fowls (1382) during the Middle English period (1066–1500). Chaucer is also best known for The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories written in Middle English.

Why is Cupid associated with Valentine’s Day?

• He was Chaucer son.

• He was a famous poet.

• He was a medieval king.

• He is the Roman god of love.

Cupid is the Roman god of love, often shown as a child with a bow and arrow. His arrows are said to make people fall in love instantly. He is linked to Valentine’s Day because of his role in mythology and romance.

Why are red roses associated with love?

• They grow only in February.

• They were Venus' favourite flower.

• They were used in medieval weddings.

• They symbolize friendship.

Venus, the Roman goddess of love, was linked to red roses, which became a symbol of romance.

What country produces the most roses for Valentine’s Day?

• France

• England

• Colombia

• The U.S.A

Colombia is one of the largest exporters of roses, especially for Valentine’s Day.