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In Wales, the tradition used to be for a man to carve one of these out of wood and present it to his sweetheart on Saint Valentine's Day. What was it? A- a heart shaped box B- a letterbox C- a spoon D- a ring
What is a spoon? In Wales, wooden love spoons were carved; decorated with hearts, keys, and keyholes; and given as gifts. The meaning of the decorations conveyed the message "you hold the key to my heart" or "you unlock my heart."
100
Today, an "X" on a card or letter represents a kiss. This practice has its origins in medieval times, when those who could not write would sign documents with an "X". How did this practice become associated with a kiss? A- the signer would kiss the "X" to show their sincerity. B- the "X" symbolizes the cross, or love of God. C- the "X" symbolizes two mouths touching. D- none of the above.
What is the signer would kiss the "X" to show their sincerity?
100
Who is cupid? A- In roman mythology, he is the son of Venus B- In Greek mythology, he is the child of love C- In Norse mythology, he is a winged child of Zeus D- In Roman mythology, he is the king of other gods and goddesses
What is the child of love?
100
How many Valentine's Day cards are sold each year? A- 50 million B- 500 million C- 1 billion D- who can say?
What is 1 billion? It is the second largest holiday for card exchange. Christmas is the first.
100
This famous couple is from the series "Twilight."
Who are Edward and Bella?
200
During the Middle Ages, there were superstitions which said that you could determine what kind of man you would marry on the basis of the first bird seen on Valentine's Day. Seeing a robin meant marriage to a sailor, a sparrow to a poor man and a goldfinch to a man of wealth. What did it mean if a girl saw a dove? A- a kind man B- a soldier C- a clergyman D- a cheapskate
What is a kind man? Legend has it that should a dove be the first bird seen on Valentine's Day, a girl would one day marry a kind-hearted man.
200
Before it became fashionable to give chocolates and flowers, what was the traditional gift given by a man to woman on St. Valentine's Day? A- a pair of gloves B- a piece of jewelry C- a hair ribbon D- a kid goat
What is a pair of gloves? It symbolized the request for a lady's hand in marriage.
200
The name of the cherub that shoots arrows of love into the hearts of humans is... A- cupid B- Eros C- amor D- all of the above
What is all of the above? In Roman mythology, the mischievous cherub is generally known as Cupid, but he also bears the Latin name Amor. To the Greeks, he was known as Eros.
200
Worldwide over ______ roses are given each Valentine's Day each year. A- 50 million B- 25 million C- 75 million D- 1 billion
What is 50 million?
200
This is a very famous couple-although they were never alive. A lot of girls played with them as children.
Who are Barbie and Ken?
300
During the Middle Ages, when knights would participate in jousting matches, they would dedicate their performance to a lady of the court whom they admired and perhaps were in love with. To let everyone know how he felt, a knight would pin a handkerchief or a scarf (known as a favor) belonging to the woman where? A- on his hat B- on his chest C- on his sleeve D- on his back
What is on his sleeve? This is the possible origin of the phrase "wearing your heart on your sleeve."
300
According to an old European belief, certain members of the animal kingdom celebrate Valentine's Day as well. What annual event is said to occur on February 14th? A- Garter snakes choose their partners B- Birds choose their partners C- Garden snails shoot 'love darts' at each other D- Hens begin laying their eggs
What is birds choose their partners?
300
This country began the modern day celebration of Valentine's Day. A - Norway B - England C - Germany D - Italy
What is England. England began to celebrate this holiday in the 17th Century, or the 1600s.
300
Who created the first box of Valentine's Day Candy? A- George Hershey, 1910 B- Martha and Melvin Mars, 1945 C- Phil Snickers, 1880 D- Richard Cadbury, 1868
Who is Richard Cadbury, 1868?
300
William Shakespeare wrote a play about this tragic couple.
Who are Romeo and Juliet?
400
According to one legend, St. Valentine was a Christian who was executed for performing marriages after the Roman Emperor Claudius II outlawed the institution. Why did the emperor ban marriages? A- not enough men were enlisting in the army. B- to reduce the birth rate. C- so that men's first loyalty would be to the gods, not to their families. D- the emperor could not find a wife for himself.
What is not enough men were enlisting in the army?
400
This holiday is second to Valentine's Day in number of flowers sold.
What is Mother's Day?
400
Lupercalia, the Roman feast in which Valentine's Day is based off of, traditionally sacrificed a goat and this other animal. A - bull B - elephant C - dog D - eagle
What is a dog? During Lupercalia, the men sacrificed a goat and a dog, then whipped women with the hides of the animals they had just slain.
400
When was the first commercial Valentine's Day card sold? A- 545 B- 1710 C- 1840 D- 1920
What is 1840?
400
This famous poet and playwright penned many sonnets. An excerpt concerning Valentine's Day is found in one of his plays... To-morrow is Saint Valentine's day, All in the morning betime, And I a maid at your window, To be your Valentine. Then up he rose, and donn'd his clothes, And dupp'd the chamber-door; Let in the maid, that out a maid Never departed more.
Who is William Shakespeare?