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Saint Valentine's Day History

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What is the main premise of Valentine's Day?

Showing appreciation for loved ones (correct)

Honoring Emperor Claudius

Celebrating the martyrdom of Saint Valentine

Having a day off work to fast and attend mass

Why was Saint Valentine sentenced to death according to different legends?

For performing secret weddings against the Emperor's ban on marriage (correct)

For trying to convert Emperor Claudius to Christianity

For being a bishop in Terni, Italy

For healing the sick in Italy

Why is the story of Saint Valentine difficult to pinpoint?

Multiple countries claim to have his bones

He was known for organizing celebratory festivals

The exact reason for his execution is unknown (correct)

He was not a significant saint in medieval times

According to Sarah Peverley, why wasn't Saint Valentine among the more important saints in medieval times?

His feast day was not among the required celebratory festivals Signup and view all the answers

What influenced the change in the celebration of Saint Valentine’s feast day during the Middle Ages?

Notions of courtly love gaining influence in Europe Signup and view all the answers

What event often falls around the same time as Valentine’s Day as mentioned in the text?

Shrove Tuesday Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figure is credited with writing a Valentine in English in 1477, according to the text?

Margery Brews Signup and view all the answers

In what famous literary work did Geoffrey Chaucer connect Saint Valentine's day with birds choosing their mates?

'Canterbury Tales' Signup and view all the answers