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The lovers' holiday, known as Valentine's Day, has its origins in the Pagan rite of:

Ritual

Fertility
Joviality
Romance

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I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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The Pagan fertility festival was named after what Roman god?

Italy Roman Ruins

Lupercus
Venus
Odraticus

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What is the love story behind St. Valentine's Day?

Couple Kissing at Sunset

On February 14th, Valentine got married to his true love from childhood
On February 14th, Valentine handed out flowers to all of Rome's women
On February 14th, Valentine was put to death, but left a note for his love, a jailer's daughter, signed "From Your Valentine"

Nice!

Doh! 🤬

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Why is the name Asterius important to the Valentine's Day story?

Rose and Wine

He was Valentine's teacher
He was Valentine's jailer
He was Valentine's judge

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Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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Which civilization introduced Valentine's Day cards?

Crayon Heart

Greece
Babylonia
Rome

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Who sent the earliest surviving Valentine's Day card?

Paper Hearts

Duke of Orleans
Duke of Normandy
William Shakespeare

Outstanding!

That was incorrect.

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Sending anonymous Valentine's Day cards became fashionable after:

Candy Hearts

An increase of card shops
A reduction in postal rates
A paper mill strike ended

Right on the money!

That was incorrect.

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The son of Venus, goddess of love and beauty, is associated with Valentine's Day. What is his name?

White Roses

Eros
Valentino
Cupid

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Not quite.

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The letter X represents a kiss in Valentine's Day cards. The letter X was once used to convey what message?

Lips

Sworn oath
Gambling
Musical note

Stunning!

Not quite.

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Why did the Allied governments outlaw troops from writing "XXX" in letters home during World War Two?

Old Letters

To prevent spies from using it as a code
To confuse the enemy
To discourage romance

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Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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Which poet wrote the poem that includes the lines "For this was on St. Valentine's Day. When every fowl cometh there to choose his mate"?

Love Poems

Emily Dickenson
Geoffrey Chaucer
Lord Byron

Great job!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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In the late 19th century, many people sent valentines known as "penny dreadfuls". They were called "dreadful" because they contained...

Love Lockets

Bits of poison ivy
Squashed insects
Insulting verses

Magnificent!

Not quite right. 😢

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Where can you find a town called "Valentine", where the post office gets flooded with valentine cards to be postmarked every year?

Love Letters

Hawaii
Vermont
Texas

Cool! 👍

Not quite.

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Which Shakespearean character said, "Good morrow! 'Tis St. Valentine's Day"?

Love Story

Romeo
Juliet
Ophelia

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Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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Many Europeans during the Middle Ages thought February 14 should be a day for romance because they believed it was...

Love heart romance Sunset

The beginning of birds' mating season
Casanova's birthday
Cleopatra's birthday

Bravo!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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