12 Questions
When did Americans probably begin exchanging hand-made valentines?
Early 1700s
Who is known as the 'Mother of the Valentine'?
Esther A. Howland
What material did Esther A. Howland use to make her elaborate valentines?
Real lace, ribbons, and colorful pictures known as 'scrap'
According to Hallmark, how many Valentine’s Day cards are estimated to be sent each year?
145 million
Who declared February 14 as St. Valentine's Day?
Pope Gelasius
Which English poet first recorded St. Valentine's Day as a day of romantic celebration in his 1375 poem?
Geoffrey Chaucer
When were written valentine's first believed to appear?
After 1400
Who is believed to have composed a valentine note for Catherine of Valois?
John Lydgate
Why did Emperor Claudius II outlaw marriage for young men?
He believed single men made better soldiers
What were the consequences of Valentine's decision to defy the decree of Emperor Claudius II?
He was ordered to be put to death
What is suggested by the legend of Valentine sending the first 'valentine' greeting?
He fell in love with a young girl while in prison
What do the stories about Valentine emphasize?
His appeal as a sympathetic and heroic figure
Test your knowledge of the history and origin of Valentine's Day with this quiz. Learn about the different theories surrounding the origins of this romantic holiday.
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