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Things that rhyme with love
It's a love song!
(Finish the lyrics/ Name that Tune)
(Finish the lyrics/ Name that Tune)
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Who were the first people to celebrate Valentines Day?
The Romans - The Greeks - The Egyptians - The Ottomans
The answer is the Romans!
100
Most people celebrate Valentines by sending _____ to each other.
Fill in the blank.
Most people celebrate Valentines by sending CARDS to each other.
100
What is the most popular kind of flower to give people on Valentine's day? Roses, Carnations, or Lillies
Roses account for more than half of all Valentine's Day flower sales.
100
A small white bird that often symbolizes peace or hope
Dove
100
Each night I ask, the stars up above........(8 words)
Why must I be a teenager in love?
200
Although Valentine’s Day shares its name with a martyred Christian saint, some historians believe the holiday is actually an offshoot of _________.
A. Samhain - B. Lupercalia - C. Saturnalia D) Hanukkah
The correct answer is B.
Lupercalia was an ancient pagan festival held each year in Rome on February 15. Unlike Valentine’s Day, however, Lupercalia was a bloody, violent and sexually charged celebration awash with animal sacrifice, random matchmaking and coupling in the hopes of warding off evil spirits and infertility. One heck of a party.
200
This country actually celebrates love on the 14th of every month, but February and March are the biggest and most expensive.
a) South Korea b) Brazil c) Sweden d) Canada
South Korea
Valentine’s Day sees women giving chocolate to men. And instead of returning the favour straight away, Korean men give chocolate on White Day (14th March).
A month later on April 14th is Black Day — a celebration for singles. Those who didn’t receive treats in the previous months get together and eat Jjajyangmyeon (black noodles) with all their single friends.
200
Which occupation is the number one recipient of Valentine's every year? Teachers, Mailmen, Bus Drivers or Librarians?
Teachers
Oftentimes classrooms in elementary schools do fun Valentine exchanges to celebrate the holiday, which means that teachers often receive a sweet note from each of their students, making them the group of people who receive the most Valentines, according to Good Housekeeping.
200
A clothing item you often wear in the colder months.
Gloves
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200
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E___________________________(8 words)
is even more than anyone that you adore!
300
During the Victoria Era, those who didn’t want the attention of certain suitors would anonymously send ____________.
Vinegar Valentines, Penny Dreadfuls, Dead Roses or Tattered Ribbons
Vinegar Valentines
These cards, also called penny dreadfuls, were the antithesis of customary valentines, comically insulting and rejecting unwanted admirers.
300
In this country, it is common for thousands of couples to be married simultaneously on Valentines Day in large ceremonies.
Philippines, France, United States or Peru
Philippines
Couples who decide to partake in mass nuptials will often enjoy free-of-charge wedding paraphernalia, including the flowers, wedding cake, venue, a sumptuous banquet and in most cities, even the rings. The only thing that they should do is register ahead of time with their personal documents and show up in their formal attire on the day itself.
300
According to the National Confectioners Association, what is the most popular kind of chocolate in a chocolate variety box?
Coconut, Chocolate Covered Nuts or Caramel
Caramel
300
giving a push to someone or something
Shove
300
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreamin', signore
'Scusa me, but you see,____________(6 words)
back in old Napoli that's amore
400
Which company created these candies?
The company that made the heart candies is "Necco"
400
In Germany, as well as giving their loved one a pig, people also make large, this kind of heart-shaped cookie, which have romantic messages written on them, such as Ich liebe dich (German for I love you)
a) shortbread b)gingerbread c) lemon d) chocolate chip
B) Gingerbread
The biscuits come with a ribbon attached so it can be draped around the shoulders of the lucky recipient.
400
According to the National Retail Federation, this percentage of people celebrating Valentine's Day in 2020 say they are also buying gifts for their pets: 15%, 27% or 43%
27 percent!
Spending on Valentine's Day gifts for pets has grown significantly, going from $450 million in 2010 to more than $1.7 billion in 2020
400
The opposite of below
Above
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________________________(8 words)
My darling dear, love you all the time.
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you
Earth angel, earth angel will you be mine?
500
Who created Valentines Day?
A. The Roman Emperor - B. The Pope - C. The Italian King - D. Saint Valentine
The correct answer was The Pope. Pope Gelasius I founded Valentines Day as a celebration for Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. It was also a day for ceremonies to be held for Cupid, the god of Love.
500
This holiday, created in 2010 by a popular TV show, celebrates female friendships on February 13th: Palentine's Day, Girl's Night Out, Galentine's Day
Galentine's Day!
According to the National Retail Federation, since 2010, spending on Valentine’s Day gifts for friends has nearly tripled, going from $737 million to a whopping $2.1 billion.
500
This fictional young maiden receives thousands of valentine's each year: Elizabeth Bennet (from Pride & Prejudice), Juliet (from Romeo and Juliet) or Ophelia (from Hamlet)
Juliet from Romeo and Juliet
Every year, thousands of romantics send letters addressed to Verona, Italy to “Juliet,” the subject of the timeless romantic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet.” The city marks the location of the Shakespearean tale, and the letters that reach the city are dutifully answered by a team of volunteers from the Juliet Club. Each year, on Valentine's Day, the club awards the "Cara Giulietta" ("Dear Juliet") prize to the author of the most touching love letter.
500
a domain suffix at the end of a website address/ URL for a federal, state, local, or territorial official
.gov
500
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
_______________________(9 words)
For I can't help falling in love with you
600
This type of location is often credited as the home of the first valentine in history: A school, a prison, a church or a bar
A prison
Charles, Duke of Orleans wrote the love letter to his second wife at the age of 21 while captured at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. As a prisoner for more than 20 years, he would never see his valentine’s reaction to the poem he penned to her in the early 15th century.
600
In this country, secret admirers send the objects of their desire funny little poems. The only clue to their identity being a dot representing each letter of his name.
A) Estonia B) Denmark C) Norway D) Finland
Norway!
If the recipient guesses who the poem is from, they earn themselves an Easter egg on Easter. If she's stumped, the man reveals his identity and the woman must give him an egg.
600
Where does the word "Valentine" originate from?
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, or Ancient Rome?
Ancient Rome
Valentine is a masculine given name, feminine given name, and a surname, derived from the Roman family name Valentinus, which was derived from the Latin word valens, which means "strong and healthy."
600
of or concerning this or that
Thereof
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Yes, you're lovely, with your smile so warm
And your cheeks so soft
There is nothing for me but to love you
_______________________________(6 words)
And the way you look tonight