Valentine’s Day History Quiz

What did ancient Romans celebrate on February 15?

• Christmas

• Easter

• Lupercalia

• Valentine's Day

Which holiday was the Christian gloss added to, moving it to February 14?

• New Year's Day

• Christmas

• Easter

• Lupercalia

What is the medieval belief associated with birds and February 14?

• Birds hibernate on this day

• Birds build their nests on this day

• Birds select their mates on this day

• Birds migrate on this day

When did handmade valentines, probably the first greeting cards, appear?

• 18th century

• 17th century

• 16th century

• 15th century

When did mass production of Valentine's Day cards begin?

• 1800s

• 1700s

• 1900s

• 1600s

Which collection contains early motion pictures and sound recordings suitable for valentine viewing?

• Inventing Entertainment

• An American Ballroom Companion

• Community Cookbooks

• Historic American Sheet Music

Where can historical cookbooks be found to get recipes and entertaining tips for Valentine's Day?

• Historic American Sheet Music

• An American Ballroom Companion

• Inventing Entertainment

• Community Cookbooks

Where can one find transcripts and recordings of love songs for Valentine's Day?

• Community Cookbooks

• An American Ballroom Companion

• California Gold

• Inventing Entertainment

Where can one find sheet music for love songs for Valentine's Day?

• Community Cookbooks

• An American Ballroom Companion

• Inventing Entertainment

• Historic American Sheet Music

Where can one find historical newspapers to see how predecessors celebrated Valentine's Day?

• Inventing Entertainment

• Historic American Sheet Music

• An American Ballroom Companion

• Chronicling America