Literacy and Vocab
History
Festivities and Celebration
Foods
Random Fun Facts
100
What would be an accurate definition for Valentines Day?
A day dedicated to love and kindness.
100
Cupid is a Greek God.
True or False?
False! Cupid is the Roman equivalent of the Greek God Eros.
100
Do you think when Valentines Day originated, they celebrated Valentines like us similarly or differently?
When Valentines Day originated, they celebrated very differently from us.
100
Would Valentines Day or Thanksgiving usually have more food involved?
Thanksgiving is celebrated with feasts and Valentines Day usually isn't.
100
Who is the God/Mascot of Valentines Day?
The answer is Cupid.
200
Which of these is an antonym for love?
A. Admire - B. Affection - C. Dislike - D. Devotion
The answer is C!
200
What Saint was Valentines Day named after?
(this is easy if you think about it)
Saint Valentine. (or Valentinus)
200
What symbols represent Valentines Day?
A heart, a rose, Cupid, or any other symbol similar to these.
200
What types of food is usually given out in Valentines Day?
Candy.
200
The gods had no part in ancient Valentines Day celebrations.
True or False?
The answer is False.
300
What is the correct spelling?
A. d-e-v-o-t-i-o-n
B. d-e-v-o-s-t-i-o-n
C. d-e-v-v-o-t-i-o-n
D. d-e-v-o-t-t-i-o-n
The correct answer is A!
300
Who were the first people to celebrate Valentines Day?
The Romans - The Greeks - The Egyptians - The Ottomans
The answer is the Romans!
300
Most people celebrate Valentines by sending _____ to each other.
Fill in the blank.
Most people celebrate Valentines by sending CARDS to each other.
300
Which company created these candies?
The company that made the heart candies is "Necco"
300
Is Taven all over Valentines Day?
I don't know. (This one was a joke so free points for everyone.)
400
The definition of Valentine is: A card or form of communication sent to someone you admire containing kind and affectionate sentences.
True or False?
The answer is true!
400
What is an accurate estimated guess of when Valentines day started?
(enter a random number of years ago you think the answer is)
If you answered 1000 years or more, you are correct!
400
People in early times celebrated by contributing food or riches to gods and ancient peoples.
True or false?
The answer is True!
400
What is the current most popular Valentines Day candy?
Necco Hearts - Heart-Shaped Chocolates - Chocolate Roses - Gummy Worms
The answer is Heart-Shaped Chocolates.
400
Was Valentines Day founded before the BC years or after?
Valentines day was founded in 496 AD, so after.
500
Where does the word "Valentine" originate from?
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, or Ancient Rome?
The answer is Ancient Rome!
500
What was the first name for Valentines Day?
A. Samhain - B. Lupercalia - C. Saturnalia
The correct answer is B.
500
How do schools celebrate Valentines Day nowadays?
Having parties, making boxes, giving candy, or any other answers similar to this.
500
Which is the most healthy Valentines Day Snack?
Hint: Its a fruit.
The answer is Chocolate-covered Strawberries.
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.