Ancient History
What was the name of the dark and ancient Roman fertility festival held in mid-February?
Lupercalia
What was the name of the Pope who officially declared February 14th as St. Valentine's Day?
Pope Gelasius I
What was the name of the Roman Emperor who banned marriage because he though single men made better soldiers?
What was the name of the English poet who first wrote about Valentine's Day as a day of romance?
Geoffrey Chauncer
What modern holiday is celebrated on February 13th?
Galentine's Day
The Roman god Faunus was the god of what?
Agriculture
True or false? The Catholic Church recognizes at least 3 different saints named Valentine.
True
Valentine was arrested because he continued to preform what?
Marriages
Richard Cadbury invented this popular Valentine's Day gift.
A box of chocolates
What was the name of the anonymous cards cards sent on Valentine's Day meant to insult or reject unwanted suitors?
Vinegar Valentines
What were the names of the two legendary brothers who were the founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What century did the famous priest Valentine live in?
The 3rd Century
Valentine fell in love with a woman whose father worked as a...
Jailer
What is the name of the Greek goddess that is linked to the tradition of gifting red roses?
Aphrodite
What is the name of the woman known as the "Mother of the American Valentine"?
Esther A. Howard
The Ancient Roman festivals held mid February would include what types of games?
Races
What is the name of the city where all of the saints named Valentine were martyred (killed)?
Rome
How did Valentine sign off/end on his letters?
From Your Valentine
People in the middle ages believed that February 14th was the beginning of mating season for what types of animals?
Birds
How many Valentine's are estimated to be sent every year in the United States?
145 million
What is the name of the Roman god of love?
Cupid
What was the main reason the Church chose mid-February for the holiday Valentine's Day?
To replace the Roman/Pagan festival Lupercalia
Valentine helped people of what religion escape Roman prisons?
Christianity
An English Duke was believed to have written the first Valentine's Day poem while in imprisoned in what famous land-mark?
The Tower of London
What was the name of the era when Valentine's Day cards were made as elaborate works of art including lace and ribbons?
The Victorian Era