Love in History
The "saint" of Valentine's Day, who has many legends attached to his namesake, but who is widely believed to have been killed in the third century for illegally performing marriages.
Who was St. Valentine?
The icon who performed at the 2023 Super Bowl.
Who is Rihanna?
The most popular greeting card company for Valentine's cards.
What is Hallmark?
When God saw that it wasn't good for man to be alone, God created Eve from this.
What is Adam's rib?
According to Alyssa, you should never let someone else determine this for you; nor is this determined by whether or not you have a significant other.
What is your worth/happiness?
The Greek god of love, adopted by the Romans under the name of "Cupid."
Who is Eros?
The teams who played in the 2023 Super Bowl.
Who are the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philly Eagles?
The artist who recorded what consistently ranks as one of the best-selling and most popular love songs of all time, "I Will Always Love You."
Who is Whitney Houston?
Revered as one of the Catholic Church's most beloved saints, this man famously raised a child who wasn't his own. He wasn't the step-father, he was the father who stepped up!
Who is Joseph?
According to Alyssa, this concept is important for setting boundaries. When the boys are rough-housing, Alyssa will sometimes ask participants to give this to determine if the rough-housing should stop.
What is consent?
The Middle Ages century when people began to observe Valentine's Day as a "romantic" holiday rather than just a religious feast honoring St. Valentine.
When was the 1300s / 1400s
The team(s) with the most Super Bowl titles.
Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers/NE Patriots?
The hit movie that premiered Valentine's Day weekend in 2010 with Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, Taylor Swift, Jamie Foxx, Emma Roberts, etc.
What is Valentine's Day?
One of the most-quoted scriptures of all time, "Love is patient, love is kind" is the beginning of the famous passage from this book of the Bible.
What is 1 Corinthians?
According to Alyssa, this is the group of people you're not allowed to date as a freshman.
Who are upperclassmen?
The animal that was commonly believed in England and France to begin its mating season on Valentine's Day; referenced by poet Geoffrey Chaucer in his 1375 poem “Parliament of Foules", AKA the first written record of Valentine’s Day being a romantic celebration.
What are birds?
The football player who has attended the most super bowls.
Who is Tom Brady?
The most popular month to get engaged.
What is December?
The book of the Bible following Ecclesiastes that is referred to as a "love poem" or "erotic poem."
What is Song of Songs/Song of Solomon?
According to Alyssa, you shouldn't get married until your brain is fully formed at this age.
What is 25?
The name of the ancient pagan festival, traditionally held on February 15, that was used to purify the city and promote health and fertility.
What is Lupercalia?
The year in which the NFL was founded.
What is 1920?
The highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time.
What is My Big Fat Greek Wedding?
Though not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, Jewish folklore and religious pop culture often speaks of this legendary feminist figure, who was supposedly Adam's first lover before Eve.
Who is Lilith?
The month Alyssa's most recent relationship ended.
What is December?