July 23, 2008

Valentine's Day Quiz

Test your knowledge about Valentine's Day with our fun quiz and find out if you are a good Valentine!

1. Which of the following is NOT a common gift on Valentine's Day?
   Chocolate
   Jewelry
   Valentine eggs
   Cards

2. When is Valentine's Day?
   29th of February
   15th of February
   14th of February
   Second Sunday in February

3. What is the origin of today's celebration of the Valentine's Day?
   It is based on the homecoming celebration in 1945 when American troops came back after defeating the Germans in the Normandie.
   It is based on the celtic festival "Beltane" which celebrates the end of the winter and the beginning of the spring.
   It is based on the Roman celebration "Lupercalia" which worships Juno the goddess of marriage.

4. Which flowers are usually associated with the Valentine's Day?
   Lilies
   Roses
   Daisies
   Tulips

5. What is the name of the little boy shooting arrows to make people fall in love?
   Archilles
   Uranus
   Pluto
   Cupid

6. In which language means "Ti amo" "I love you"?
   Italian
   German
   French
   anish

7. When was the first Valentine's Card sent?
   1415 by the Duke of Orleans while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London
   1750 by Casanova to his very first love
   1815 by Napoleon while he planned the battle of Waterloo
   1932 by Winston Churchill to the Queen of England

8. Who was Valentine?
   Valentine was an Italian poet who was in love with a girl who didn't return his feelings. Valentin wrote her a letter every day for over two years. Finally she fell in love with him and married him. Their wedding day became the Valentine's Day.
   Valentine was the gardener of King Louis XIV in Versailles. He had a wonderful rose garden. Valentin loved to give these roses to newly wed couples.
   Valentine was a Roman priest who was executed in 269 AD because he married couples against the will of the emperor. 435 AD he was canonized and became St Valentin, the patron of lovers.

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