Valentine’s Day

There is only one St. Valentine

• True

• False

St. Valentine’s legend emphasizes him as a _________

• Doctor

• Romantic

• Leader

• Hero

Some believe St. Valentine’s Day is in the middle of February to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of ___________

• Christmas

• Easter

• Lupercalia

• Liberalia

Who declared February 14th St. Valentine’s Day in the seventh century?

• George Washington

• Pope Gelasius

• Queen Mary II

• King Tut

Written Valentine’s were popular as far back as the _______ _____

• first century

• renaissance period

• middle ages

• Roman Empire

Valentine’s Day is only celebrated in the United States

• True

• False

During which time period did American’s begin exchanging hand-made valentines?

• 1700s

• 1900s

• 2010s

• 1300s

Who was St. Valentine?

• A merchant who sold hand-made scarves to adults.

• A priest who married people against the will of the Emperor Claudius II.

• A carpenter who made wooden hearts

• A musician who performed for orphans

What is the most recognized Valentine’s Day shape?

• Circle

• Cross

• Star

• Heart

Why were men not allowed to get married in the third century?

• They did not want to get married

• They were to sick

• The Emperor believed that single men made better soldiers.

• They did not know what marriage was.