Holiday Kids: All About Valentine's Day

The video explores the history of Valentine's Day, starting with the Roman festival Lupercalia, which involved matchmaking traditions. As Christianity spread, the holiday was renamed to honor Saint Valentine, a priest who defied Roman law by performing secret marriages. The Middle Ages saw the first Valentine poem, and the holiday evolved into a celebration of love. In the US, Esther Howland popularized Valentine's Day cards. Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated worldwide with cards, gifts, and special dinners.

Which ancient festival is considered a precursor to Valentine's Day?

• Floralia

• Bacchanalia

• Saturnalia

• Lupercalia

What was the role of Saint Valentine according to legend?

• A priest

• A sailor

• A soldier

• A teacher

Why was Saint Valentine imprisoned by the Roman Emperor?

• For stealing

• For refusing to marry

• For leaving the army

• For arranging secret marriages

Who is credited with writing the first Valentine poem?

• Emperor Claudius II

• The Duke of Orleans

• King Edward V

• Queen Elizabeth

Which god is associated with Valentine's Day for causing people to fall in love?

• Cupid

• Zeus

• Neptune

• Apollo

Who is known as 'The Mother of the Valentine' in the United States?

• Clara Barton

• Betsy Ross

• Martha Washington

• Esther Howland

What was unique about the first American valentines?

• They were hand-drawn mazes

• They were edible

• They were musical

• They were made of gold

In which countries is Valentine's Day celebrated besides the United States?

• Mexico

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• All of the above

What is a common activity for children in the United States on Valentine's Day?

• Going on a picnic

• Going to the movies

• Visiting museums

• Exchanging valentines at school

What humorous term is used for two birds in love?

• Wingmates

• Lovebirds

• Tweethearts

• Feathered friends