M3 February 14th Valentine's Day

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What do you
know about
Valentine's Day?

First legend

Valentine's Day comes from the feast " Lupercalia". 

Lupercalia was a feast to honour the Roman god of fertility and was celebrated between 13 and 15 February. 

Second legend

Valentine's Day was named after Saint Valentine, a priest. 

Emperor Claudius II had banned marriage because he thought married men were bad soldiers. 

Valentine broke the rules and arranged marriages in secret.

When Claudius found out, Valentine was thrown in jail and was executed on February 14th. 

Why did Emperor Claudius ban marriage?

1. He believed that marriage was only for royalty
2. He believed that marriage was evil
3. He believed that marriage made people stronger
4. He believed that marriage made soldiers weak

Valentine was executed on February 14th, 270 AD.

1. True
2. False

Valentine was a bishop in

1. Greece
2. Canada
3. Rome
4. England

What words did Valentine write in his farewell letter?

1. Happy Valentine's day
2. You are my Valentine
3. My only Valentine
4. From your Valentine

Wo was Richard Cadbury

1. He wrote the 1st Valentine's card
2. He produced the 1st box of chocolates for Valentine's Day
3. He produced the 1st Candy Sweethearts for Valentine's Day

73% who buy flowers are

1. men
2. women

Which country has 6 meanings for love

1. England
2. USA
3. Italy

Happy valentine's day!

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