History
When is Valentine's Day
February 14th
Who was the Emperor at the time?
Claudius
25 years
What date did Valentine die?
February 14th
What did it mean if your piece of cake had a ring in it?
You would get married soon.
How long ago did Valentine live?
1700 Years Ago
Claudius the Cruel
What rule did Claudius make in order to punish the young men?
He made weddings illegal
What happened to Emperor Claudius?
He died of sickness before a battle
What did it mean if your piece of cake had a coin in it?
You would soon be rich!
What was Valentine's job?
He was a priest.
What was it said that Claudius could do to men and animals?
Knock their teeth out with just one punch.
What did Valentine do in response to the Emperor's new law?
He performed marriages in secret
How many years after Valentine died did Valentines Day become a Holiday?
200 years
What did it mean if your piece of cake had a red mitten in it?
Your girlfriend didn't like you anymore!
Where was Valentine born?
The Roman Empire
Why did Claudius need more soldiers?
Because of invaders!
What did the Emperor do to Valentine when he found out what Valentine was doing?
He threw him in prison.
What Roman goddess was celebrated on February 14th?
Juno
What game did boys and girls used to play?
Drop the Handkerchief
How far did the Roman Empire stretch?
Across Europe and parts of East and North Africa.
Why did young men not respond to the call to come and fight?
They knew they would have to leave their families and loved ones.
How long was Valentine in prison?
20 years
How long has Englad celebrated Valentines Day?
500 years
What did a German boy give a girl if he really loved her?
A pair of gloves