Origins of the Holiday
What ancient Roman festival is believed to be a precursor to Valentine's Day?
Who is Lupercalia.
A fertility festival celebrated February 13-15. According to History.com, this festival was dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture.
What color rose symbolizes romantic love on Valentine's Day?
What is red
What is the most popular flower given on Valentine's Day?
What are red roses
When was the first conversation heart candy with a printed message created?
What is 1866.
When Daniel Chase figured out how to print words on candy. The heart shape was not introduced until 1902.
Which Egyptian queen had famous romances with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
Who is Cleopatra.
Which Roman Emperor banned marriage for young soldiers, inspiring the legend of St. Valentine?
Who is Emperor Claudius II.
Who believed single men made better soldiers.
What date is Valentine's Day celebrated each year?
What is February 14
What does "XOXO" represent at the end of a love letter?
What is hugs and kisses
What does giving a "baker's dozen" of roses (13) signify?
What is one rose for each month plus one for luck.
What British king abdicated his throne for "the woman I love"?
Who is King Edward VIII (for Wallis Simpson).
In what century did the Catholic Church establish February 14 as St. Valentine's Day?
What is the 5th century.
Around 496 AD by Pope Gelasius I.
What winged figure is commonly depicted shooting love arrows on Valentine's Day?
Who is cupid.
What sweet treat is often given in a heart-shaped box on Valentine's Day?
What is chocolates
In which decade did Valentine's Day cards featuring lace paper become popular?
What is The 1840s.
Which couple ruled as joint monarchs of Spain and funded Columbus's voyage?
Who is Ferdinand and Isabella.
Which English poet wrote the first Valentine's Day poem connecting the holiday to romantic love?
Who is Geoffrey Chaucer in "Parliament of Fowls."
UNC scholars confirm this poem contains one of the earliest references connecting Valentine's Day with romance.
What shape is most associated with Valentine's Day?
What is a heart.
What color, besides red, is commonly associated with Valentine's Day?
What is pink
What is the meaning behind giving someone a single red rose?
What is "I love you" or deep romantic love.
What famous French emperor was known for passionate love letters to his wife Josephine?
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte.
What country sent the first commercially printed Valentine's Day cards?
What is England.
In the early 1800s.
What small candy with printed messages is popular on Valentine's Day?
What is Conversation hearts (also called Sweethearts).
What bird is traditionally associated with Valentine's Day and loving couples?
What is Dove or lovebird.
What Victorian Valentine's Day tradition was believed to reveal your future spouse in a dream?
What is writing a crush's name on an egg and placing it under your pillow.
Which American president married his distant cousin, Eleanor?
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt.