Valentines Day Webquest
About how many Valentine's Day cards are shared each year?
145 million
When did the exchanging of handmade valentines begin?
1700's
When was Valentine's Day declared by Pope Gelasius?
498 AD near the end of the 5th century
What percent of valentines are purchased by women?
85%
What is the oldest known valentine still in existence today?
A poem written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife.
How is mythology part of Valentines day?
According to Greek mythology the Roman god, Cupid, is the Greek god of love, Eros.
What are popular ways that people express their love on this day?
Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones.
A story about St. Valentine
An imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first "valentine" greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl.
A country that also celebrates Valentines Day
Australia
A country that also celebrates Valentines Day
Canada
Who is known as the "Mother of the Valentine"?
Esther A. Howland
A country that also celebrates Valentines Day
France
A story about St. Valentine
He may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured.
Why is Valentine's Day celebrated in the middle of February?
It was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of Valentine's Day should be a day for romance.
A country that also celebrates Valentines Day
Mexico
Why is Valentine's Day celebrated in the middle of February?
Others claim that the Christian church may have decided to place St. Valentine's feast day in the middle of February in an effort to "Christianize" the pagan celebration of Lupercalia.
What is Mrs. Howland best known for?
She made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons, and colorful pictures.
Why is Valentine's Day celebrated in the middle of February?
Some believe to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death
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The Legend of St. Valentine
A country that also celebrates Valentines Day
The United Kingdom
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Typical Valentine's Day Greetings
A story about St. Valentine
Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome.
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Valentine's Day: A Day of Romance
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Who Is Cupid?
