History of Valentine's Day | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Learning about the history of Valentine's.

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Was Valentine a saint?

Yes

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Where was Valentine from?

Rome, Italy

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Which century did Valentine live in?

Third (3rd) Century

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What was Valentine's profession?

He was a bishop/ priest.

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What was the name of the emperor?

Emperor Claudius II

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What did the emperor do to marriage?

He banned/ forbid/ stopped it.

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What did Valentine do about the couples who wanted to marry?

He married them (in secret).

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What happened after the emperor found out that Valentine secretly married couples?

He was imprisoned/ sent to jail/ arrested.

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What was the name of Valentine's jailer?

Asterius

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What happened to Valentine and his jailer's daughter?

They fell inlove.

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Before he was executed, Valentine asked for what?

A pen and a paper.

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What did the sign on Valentine's letter say?

From Your Valentine

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When is Valentine's Day?

February 14

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Name 3 things you can give or receive on Valentine's Day.

card/ letter, flowers, chocolates, balloons, cakes, sweets, teddy bear

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What is the most common symbol of love?

A heart.

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What do the X’s and O’s in XOXO stand for?

Hugs and kisses.

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