Valentine's Day History
What is the winged child shooting arrows at unsuspecting Valentines called?
Cupid
What are the other names for Cupid?
Eros
Amur
What is Cupids "weapon"
Bow and arrow
True or False: More candy is purchased on Valentine’s Day than on Halloween
False
Cupid comes from ______ mythology.
Roman
According to legend, in order for Cupid's arrow to create 'true love', what part of the body does it have to hit?
The heart
What traditional gifts are given on Valentine's Day?
Traditional gifts include candy and flowers, particularly red roses
What is 3 symbols of Valentine's Day?
Heart
Rose
Card
What is the most popular Valentine's Day box chocolate taste?
Caramel-flavored chocolate
Cupid is the child of _____.
Venus and Mars
The festival in Rome close to Valentine's Day is
Lupercalia
What do often dating couples do on this day?
Getting engaged
Getting married
What other Greek name does Cupid go by?
Eros
How many facts are mentioned in the video?
7
What are the two most popular candies sold on Valentine's day?
Conversation hearts and boxes of chocolate.
What was the date of the very first Valentine?
February 14th 269 AD
Where was the first commercial valentines that was printed in the mid-1800s?
In the United States
Who were Eros 's parents?
Aphrodite and Ares
What is the most common word to call a beloved?
Sweetheart
What is the official bird of Valentine's Day?
A dove
Where was the first Valentines day card sent from?
A jail
Which countries forbid to celebrate Valentine's Day 💘?
Muslim countries
Indonesia
Malaysia
India
Who was Cupid's Girlfriend?
Psyche
Who created the world’s first heart-shaped candy box for Valentine’s Day in the year 1861?
Richard Cadbury
Along with Valentine's Day, which holiday sells the most flowers?
Mother's Day