Valentine's Day Vocabulary
A feeling of deep affection and care for someone.
Love
The tragic couple created by William Shakespeare.
Romeo and Juliet
On which date is Valentine’s Day celebrated?
February 14th
The hormone known as the “love hormone.”
Oxytocin
The Roman god of love.
Cupid
A short period of intense romantic excitement.
Infatuation
A movie about a couple who repeatedly forget each other.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
In the United States, couples often celebrate love with a romantic _____.
Dinner/date
The brain chemical related to pleasure and attraction.
Dopamine
Valentine’s Day is named after a Christian _____.
Saint/martyr
A formal or poetic word meaning “lover.”
Beloved/Sweetheart
A romantic novel by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice
In Japan, women give chocolate on February 14th. What happens on March 14th?
Men give gifts back (White Day)
According to psychology, love includes passion, intimacy, and _____.
Commitment
Which Roman emperor banned marriage for young men?
Emperor Claudius II
An adjective describing a relationship based on trust and emotional closeness.
Intimate
A famous romantic musical set in Los Angeles.
La La Land
In Finland, Valentine’s Day is more about ____ than romance.
Friendship
The psychologist who developed the Triangular Theory of Love.
Robert Sternberg
Why did Saint Valentine secretly perform marriages?
To help couples marry despite the ban
An expression meaning “to feel extremely in love.”
Head over heels
A song by Taylor Swift that tells a complete love story.
Love Story/Enchanted/You Belong with Me
In Wales, couples exchange carved wooden spoons called _____.
Lovespoons
The term for intense, obsessive attraction at the beginning of love.
Limerence
Which ancient Roman festival influenced Valentine’s Day?
Lupercalia