Golden Era Songs
This smoothed voices cronner released the hit song 'Unforgettable' in 1951.
Who is Nat King Cole?
Who is the Roman god of love, often depicted with bows and arrows
Cupid
Yellow roses symbolize this relationship
Friendship
In this century, Valentines day became associated with romantic love
The 14th Century
It's not just wrong, it's a sin. The Ink Spots sang about lying about love in this song
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
These two roman gods are Cupid's parents
Venus and Mercury
This number represents the stems of roses sold on Valentines Day every year
189 Million
The Shakespeare play inbcludes the lines "Good Morrow, 'tis St Valentines Day"?
Hamlet
In the 1956 film, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Doris Day sang this oscar worthy song about the future
"Que Sera, Sera" (Whatever will be, will be)
This Roman god is Cupid's Greek Counterpart
Eros
This bouquet consists of a single rose surrounded by baby's breath
What is a Signature Rose
Hallmark started making real money this year, when they bean mass producing valentines
1913
Orginally written by Fritz Green, this song includes the lines, "But don't change a hair for me, Not if you care for me"
My Funny Valentine
When you say someone wears their heart on their sleeves you are honoring this Roman Goddess
Juno
These inventory, known for his chocolate eggs and Twirly Whirly bars, also invented the first Valentines Day Candy Box
Richard Cadberry
While Imprisoned in the Tower of London, this duke wrote the oldest known love letter in existence
Charles, Duke of Orleans
Known for her incredible range, this popular jazz singer released "Dream a Little Dream" to mass appeal
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
Valentines day coincides with this Ancient Roman Holiday
Lupercalia
The federation of Australia, the death of Queen Victoria, and the assassination of U.S. President McKinley all happened the same year that Sweethearts candy got their shape
1901
In the Victorian age, if you wanted to get rid of a suitor, you might send them one these...
Vinegar Valentine