The History of Valentine's Day

Question 1

How were Valentine's Day messages first sent in the 17th century?

Accepted Answer

Hand-delivered notes

Question 2

What was a common Valentine's Day tradition in the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Writing love poems

Question 3

Who first declared February 14th as Valentine's Day?

Accepted Answer

Pope Gelasius I

Question 4

What did people in medieval times believe would determine their Valentine?

Accepted Answer

The first person they saw on Valentine’s Day

Question 5

Which animal is often associated with Valentine's Day due to its early spring mating season?

Accepted Answer

Dove

Question 6

True or False: Valentine's Day cards were first mass-produced in the 19th century.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

In what century did Valentine's Day become associated with love?

Accepted Answer

14th Century

Question 8

Who was Valentine?

Accepted Answer

A Christian martyr

Question 9

What Roman festival is considered an origin of Valentine's Day?

Accepted Answer

Lupercalia

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