History of Valentine's Day
Who was Valentine's Day named after?
Saint Valentine
What do people often give as gifts on Valentine's Day?
Flowers, chocolates, cards
What Shakespearean play tells the tragic love story of two young person whose families are enemies?
Romeo and Juliet
What color is most associated with love and Valentine’s Day?
Red
When is Valentine’s Day celebrated?
February 14th
What Roman festival is linked to Valentine's Day?
Lupercalia
What country started mass-producing Valentine’s Day cards?
United States
Who are the main characters in the famous novel "Pride and Prejudice"?
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy
What small winged figure is often shown shooting arrows on Valentine’s Day?
Cupid
According to the video, how do people express love on Valentine’s Day?
Giving gifts, cards, and spending time together
What emperor outlawed marriage for young men?
Emperor Claudius II
Who is called the "Mother of the American Valentine"?
Esther Howland
Which mythological couple was turned into trees to stay together forever?
Pyramus and Thisbe
What do people often write inside Valentine's Day cards?
Love messages or poems
What does the video say about Valentine's Day in schools?
Kids exchange small cards and treats
Who combined Lupercalia with the feast of St. Valentine?
Pope Gelasius I
In the Middle Ages, what type of messages were commonly exchanged?
Handwritten love notes
Which Egyptian queen had famous love affairs with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
Cleopatra
In what shape are most Valentine’s Day chocolates?
Heart-shaped
What is a modern way people send Valentine’s messages?
Text messages or e-cards
What year did St. Valentine allegedly die?
Around 270 AD
What is the most common flower given on Valentine’s Day?
Roses
What famous couple was called "the love story of the century" and involved a British king abdicating his throne?
King Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson
What does Cupid’s arrow symbolize?
Falling in Love
According to the video, what is the most important part of Valentine’s Day?
Showing love and appreciation