Symbols and Origins
What flower is most associated with Valentine’s Day?
Red rose
Which language is often called the language of love?
French
To be smitten
having suddenly started to like or love someone very much
Famous young lovers from feuding families; their love story ends tragically.
Romeo and Juliet – Shakespeare
He is a vampire, she is a human girl. Their love story is very popular among young audiences.
Edward Cullen and Bella Swan – Twilight
What is the traditional gift in schools all over the world on Valentine’s Day?
Valentine cards
Which country is believed to have invented chocolate?
Mexico / the Aztecs
Puppy love
romantic love that a young person feels for someone else, which usually disappears as they become older
They starred in a tragic love story on a big ship; one of them dies at the end.
Jack and Rose – Titanic
He is a British prince, she is an American actress. They got married in a widely publicized royal wedding.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Name two symbols besides hearts that are NOT commonly used on Valentine’s cards.
skulls, clocks, money, cars
In which century did Valentine’s Day become associated with romantic love?
14th century
Head over heels (in love)
completely in love
She is a world-famous singer-songwriter, and he is a professional American football player for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Reality TV star and rapper, their relationship and marriage attracted a lot of media attention.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Which country is believed to be the origin of Valentine’s Day?
Italy / Ancient Rome
Which animals are known to form lifelong pairs?
Swans (other acceptable answers: penguins, albatrosses, gibbons)
The apple of someone’s eye
the person who someone loves most and is very proud of
She is a famous burlesque performer, he is a rock musician known for his shocking style. They were a celebrity couple in the 2000s.
Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese
They are a fictional gothic couple, famous from a TV show and movies. They are known for their passionate and quirky love.
Morticia and Gomez Addams
True or False: Giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day started in Britain.
False (originated in Europe, popularized later worldwide)
Which European country popularized giving handmade Valentine cards in the 18th century?
England
To wear your heart on your sleeve
to make your feelings and emotions obvious rather than hiding them
Famous lovers from Greek mythology; their love story ends tragically when he looks back and loses her forever.
Orpheus and Eurydice
She is an actress and former wife of a famous rock and roll singer known as “The King.”
Priscilla and Elvis Presley