History and Traditions of Valentine's Day

The video provides interesting facts about Valentine's Day, highlighting that over 1 billion valentines are sent globally each year, with teachers receiving the most. It discusses the countries where the holiday is celebrated and the role of Richard Cadbury in popularizing Valentine's chocolates. The origins of Valentine's Day trace back to Rome in 270 A.D., where Bishop Valentine defied Emperor Claudius II's ban on weddings by secretly marrying couples. He was later imprisoned and executed, but his legacy lives on through the tradition of sending love letters signed 'Your Valentine.'

How many valentines are sent worldwide each year?

• 1 billion

• 500 million

• 2 billion

• 750 million

Who receives the most valentines each year?

• Parents

• Friends

• Teachers

• Siblings

Which of the following countries does NOT primarily celebrate Valentine's Day?

• United States

• France

• Japan

• Australia

Who is credited with making the first chocolates for Valentine's Day?

• Daniel Peter

• John Hershey

• Richard Cadbury

• Milton S. Hershey

In which century did Richard Cadbury make the first Valentine's Day chocolates?

• 1900s

• 1800s

• 1600s

• 1700s

In what year is it believed that Valentine's Day began?

• 100 A.D.

• 500 A.D.

• 150 A.D.

• 270 A.D.

Which Roman Emperor made weddings illegal?

• Emperor Claudius II

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Constantine

Who secretly married couples despite the law against weddings?

• Saint Nicholas

• Saint Peter

• Pope Gregory

• Bishop Valentine

What did Bishop Valentine do while he was in jail?

• Planned an escape

• Wrote a book

• Started a rebellion

• Wrote love letters to the jailer's daughter

On what date was Bishop Valentine executed?

• February 14th

• March 15th

• April 1st

• December 25th