History
The history of Valentine's Day and its traditions
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb. 14, which coincides with which ancient Roman festival?
What ancient culture believed chocolate was a gift from the gods?
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the counterpart of which Greek god?
Which Christian martyr is considered the patron saint of lovers?
During which century did Valentine’s Day start to be associated with romance and love?
Who wrote the 1375 poem “Parliament of Foules,” often cited as an early romantic Valentine’s reference?
Who is believed to have written the oldest valentine still in existence?
Which English king declared Valentine’s Day a holiday in 1537?
Which Shakespeare play includes the line “Good morrow, ’tis St. Valentine’s Day”?
Which company created Sweethearts conversation heart candies?
On what day was Lupercalia celebrated in ancient Rome?
Which Roman emperor banned marriage for young soldiers, inspiring legends about St. Valentine?
Which pope declared Feb. 14 to be St. Valentine’s Day?
Who is often credited with creating the first heart-shaped box of Valentine’s Day chocolates?
When did Hallmark first start selling Valentine’s Day cards?
According to tradition, Feb. 14 marked the start of mating season for which animals?
Who wrote the 1375 poem 'Parliament of Foules,' commonly believed to be the first record that depicts Valentine's Day as a romantic day?
In which century was the oldest known Valentine sent?
When was the first heart-shaped chocolate box created?
Which fifth-century pope declared Feb. 14 would be St. Valentine's Day?
What sort of ring did St. Valentine supposedly wear?
St. Valentine is also the patron saint of what insect?
In what year was the oldest-known Valentine’s Day message written?
Who is credited with publishing the first commercial valentine in the United States?
In what year were the Sweethearts messages “Be Mine” and “Kiss Me” first introduced?
What year did Hallmark first start selling Valentine's Day cards?
In what year were the sweetheart candy messages 'Be Mine' and 'Kiss Me' first rolled out?
When were the first commercial valentines printed in the United States?
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