SS, History of Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day occurs every February ____?

14

Americans probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early...

1700s

The priests would sacrifice a _______, for fertility, and a ____, for purification.

Goat, dog

Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between...

Loved ones

In addition to the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, ________, the United Kingdom, France and Australia

Mexico

We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of...

Romance

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in ______?

Rome

The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named ________ or Valentinus

Valentine's

Can you celebrate Valentine's Day more than once a year?

Yes

Who Is Cupid?

a cherub launching arrows of love at unsuspecting lovers