History
When was Saint Valentine killed?
February 14th, 269
How much do Americans spend on average per person on Valentine's Day?
~$192/person
Who is Valentine's Day named after? Who was that person?
It is named after Saint Valentine who was a clergyman – either a priest or a bishop – in the Roman Empire who ministered to persecuted Christians. He was martyred and his body buried on the 14th of February
How are you going to celebrate Valentine's Day today?
Practice your future simple tense...
Who killed Saint Valentine and why?
Emperor Claudius II. He decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. St. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
How many cards are exchanged on Valentine's Day?
145 million
Who is Cupid?
Cupid has his roots in Greek mythology as the Greek god of love, Eros. Accounts of his birth vary; some say he is the son of Nyx and Erebus; others, of Aphrodite and Ares.
How much do Americans spend on chocolate for Valentine's Day?
$1bn +
When was Valentine's Day first mentioned in poems, text, literature?
In the year 1375
How many flowers are grown for Valentine's Day?
250 million
Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?
A famous English poet who first mentioned the celebration of Valentine's Day in 1375 in his poem.
What percentage of pet owners give their pets gifts?
About 20%...
Does Valentine's Day have Pagan origins? True or False
True
What is the most popular gift on Valentine's Day? How much does it represent as a proportion to total spending?
Candy (representing ~60% of all spending)
Who are Cupid's parents?
Accounts of Cupid's birth vary; some say he is the son of Nyx and Erebus; others, of Aphrodite and Ares.
Besides Valentine’s Day, which is the biggest day for giving flowers?
Mother's Day. When do you celebrate Mother's Day in Spain?
When and why did printed cards start replacing hand written letters?
In the early 1900's, and that's due to a rapid development of technology at that time.
How much in total do Americans only spend on Valentine's Day? (This year) Hint: it is in the billions of dollars
~$26 billion :O
When was the Roman Emperor Claudius born?
10 B.C.
In which Shakespeare play, is Valentine’s Day mentioned?
Hamlet