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Why is Valentine's feast day associated with love?
Why is Valentine's feast day associated with love?
- Because he was a famous poet who wrote love sonnets.
- Because he was a skilled matchmaker who paired people based on their personalities.
- Because he defied the emperor’s orders and secretly married couples to spare them from war. (correct)
- Because he discovered a love potion that made people fall in love.
What is commonly depicted on valentines?
What is commonly depicted on valentines?
- Fireworks and balloons signifying celebration.
- Angry birds symbolizing passion.
- Cupid, the Roman god of love, and hearts. (correct)
- Trees and snowflakes representing purity.
Why do traditional gifts for Valentine's Day include red roses?
Why do traditional gifts for Valentine's Day include red roses?
- Because they were Cupid's favorite flowers in Roman mythology.
- Because they symbolize beauty and love. (correct)
- Because they are believed to bring good luck.
- Because they represent rebirth and renewal.
In which country is Valentine's Day considered the most common wedding anniversary?
In which country is Valentine's Day considered the most common wedding anniversary?
Why do many schoolchildren exchange valentines with each other on Valentine's Day?
Why do many schoolchildren exchange valentines with each other on Valentine's Day?
What event led to the origin of Valentine's Day according to the text?
What event led to the origin of Valentine's Day according to the text?
When did Valentine's Day start being celebrated as a day of romance?
When did Valentine's Day start being celebrated as a day of romance?
Which Pope is sometimes credited with replacing the Roman festival of Lupercalia with St. Valentine's Day?
Which Pope is sometimes credited with replacing the Roman festival of Lupercalia with St. Valentine's Day?
According to legend, to whom did the priest martyr St. Valentine write a letter signed 'from your Valentine'?
According to legend, to whom did the priest martyr St. Valentine write a letter signed 'from your Valentine'?
What event led Pope Gelasius I to forbid the celebration of Lupercalia?
What event led Pope Gelasius I to forbid the celebration of Lupercalia?
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