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

Ritual

Romance
Joviality
Fertility

Stunning!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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The Pagan fertility festival was named after what Roman god?

Italy Roman Ruins

Odraticus
Venus
Lupercus

Right on! 👊

Nope, sorry. 😢

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

Couple Kissing at Sunset

On February 14th, Valentine was put to death, but left a note for his love, a jailer's daughter, signed "From Your Valentine"
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

You get a gold star for that! 🌟

That was incorrect.

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

Rose and Wine

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

Slay!

That was incorrect.

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Which civilization introduced Valentine's Day cards?

Crayon Heart

Rome
Babylonia
Greece

Right on the money!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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Who sent the earliest surviving Valentine's Day card?

Paper Hearts

Duke of Normandy
William Shakespeare
Duke of Orleans

Wonderful!

Not quite right. 😢

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Sending anonymous Valentine's Day cards became fashionable after:

Candy Hearts

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

Bravo!

Not quite right. 😢

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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

You're one class act!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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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

Musical note
Sworn oath
Gambling

Right on! 👊

Not quite right. 😢

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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 discourage romance
To confuse the enemy

You're one class act!

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

Geoffrey Chaucer
Emily Dickenson
Lord Byron

Slay!

Doh! 🤬

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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

Slay!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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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

Texas
Vermont
Hawaii

Nice job!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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

Love Story

Romeo
Juliet
Ophelia

Terrific! 🥳

Nope, sorry. 😢

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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

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

Right on the money!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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