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History of Valentine's Day

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  • What is the most common symbol of love?
    A heart.
  • Before he was executed, Valentine asked for what?
    A pen and a paper.
  • What was the name of Valentine's jailer?
    Asterius
  • Who is it?
    Cupid
  • What happened to Valentine and his jailer's daughter?
    They fell inlove.
  • What happened after the emperor found out that Valentine secretly married couples?
    He was imprisoned/ sent to jail/ arrested.
  • When is Valentine's Day?
    February 14
  • What did the emperor do to marriage?
    He banned/ forbid/ stopped it.
  • Where was Valentine from?
    Rome, Italy
  • Name 3 things you can give or receive on Valentine's Day.
    card/ letter, flowers, chocolates, balloons, cakes, sweets, teddy bear
  • What is the most common flower color for Valentine's Day?
    red
  • What did the sign on Valentine's letter say?
    From Your Valentine
  • Which century did Valentine live in?
    Third (3rd) Century
  • What was Valentine's profession?
    He was a bishop/ priest.
  • What was the name of the emperor?
    Emperor Claudius II
  • How many cards are sent on Valentine’s Day each year? 500 million, 1 billion, 2 billion, 10 billion
    1 billion
  • What do the X’s and O’s in XOXO stand for?
    Hugs and kisses.
  • Was Valentine a saint?
    Yes
  • What did Valentine do about the couples who wanted to marry?
    He married them (in secret).