Valentine's Day Facts and History for Curious Minds

The video presents interesting Valentine's Day facts, including the global exchange of over 1 billion valentines annually, with teachers receiving the most. It highlights the countries where the holiday is celebrated and the role of Richard Cadbury in popularizing Valentine's chocolates. The origins of Valentine's Day trace back to Rome in 270 A.D., under Emperor Claudius II, who banned weddings. Bishop Valentine defied this by secretly marrying couples, leading to his imprisonment and execution. His legacy is celebrated every February 14th, emphasizing love and appreciation.

How many valentines are sent worldwide each year?

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 5 billion

• 500 million

Who receives the most valentines each year?

• Parents

• Friends

• Teachers

• Siblings

Which of the following countries does NOT primarily celebrate Valentine's Day?

• Australia

• Japan

• United States

• France

Who is credited with creating the first Valentine's Day chocolates?

• John Cadbury

• Frank Mars

• Richard Cadbury

• Milton Hershey

In which century did Richard Cadbury make the first Valentine's Day chocolates?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

In what year is Valentine's Day believed to have originated?

• 1000 A.D.

• 1500 A.D.

• 500 A.D.

• 270 A.D.

Who was the emperor of Rome when Valentine's Day is believed to have started?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Claudius II

What did Bishop Valentine do that was against the law?

• Organized protests

• Married couples secretly

• Held secret parties

• Wrote love poems

What was the fate of Bishop Valentine for his actions?

• He was pardoned

• He was executed

• He was imprisoned

• He was exiled

On what date do we celebrate Valentine's Day each year?

• February 14th

• February 13th

• February 12th

• February 15th