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

Ritual

Romance
Joviality
Fertility

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The Pagan fertility festival was named after what Roman god?

Italy Roman Ruins

Venus
Lupercus
Odraticus

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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 handed out flowers to all of Rome's women
On February 14th, Valentine got married to his true love from childhood

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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

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Which civilization introduced Valentine's Day cards?

Crayon Heart

Babylonia
Rome
Greece

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Who sent the earliest surviving Valentine's Day card?

Paper Hearts

Duke of Normandy
William Shakespeare
Duke of Orleans

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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

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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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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

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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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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
Lord Byron
Geoffrey Chaucer

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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

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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

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

Love Story

Ophelia
Juliet
Romeo

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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

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