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Valentine's Day

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  • In 2017, over 50% of British people didn't plan to buy a Valentine's gift for their loved ones. True or false?
    True
  • Where did Saint Valentine live?
    Italy
  • Why did the judge want Saint Valentine to pray for his daughter?
    Because she was blind
  • Saint Valentine was a....
    Priest
  • Which bird symbolises love?
    Dove
  • How many Valentine's cards do you think are sent each year WORLDWIDE?
    1 billion
  • Who did the judge ask Saint Valentine to pray for?
    His daughter
  • What did Saint Valentine's note say?
    ''From your Valentine''
  • Correct the phrase: ''Merry Valentine's Day''
    Happy Valentine's Day
  • Why did Saint Valentine go to prison?
    Because he performed marriages which were forbidden
  • When is Valentine's Day celebrated?
    On the 14th February
  • How much does Germany spend on Valentine's Day? (per person)
    £83 / 93€
  • What does commercialised mean?
    ''Manage or exploit in a way designed to make money''.
  • Who did Saint Valentine perform marriages for?
    Roman soldiers
  • What type of flower is this?
    Rose
  • In America, the 13th February is known as ''Galentine's Day'' in which female friendship is celebrated. True or false? (Gal = informal word for girl)
    True
  • What is this?
    A card
  • Which European country spends the most money on Valentine's Day?
    Spain
  • What did Emperor Claudius II ban?
    Marriage
  • What happened to Saint Valentine on February 14th?
    He was executed (killed)
  • Name the 3 popular Valentine's gifts
    Flowers, sweets / chocolate, cards
  • Some people say that Valentine's Day has become too _______
    Commercialised
  • What do we celebrate on Valentine's Day
    Love
  • What does courting mean?
    To date / go out with somebody
  • How many Valentine's cards are sent in the UK each year? (Hint: it's somewhere between 1 - 60 million)
    25 million