Valentine's Trivia

1. Before it became fashionable to buy chocolates and flowers what was the traditional gift given by a man to a woman on Saint Valentine's Day?

a) A pair of gloves b) A piece of jewelry c) A hair ribbon d) A kid goat

2. Today, an "X" on a card or letter represents a kiss. This practice has its origins in medieval times, when those who could not write would sign documents with an "X". How did this practice become associated with a kiss?

a) The signer would kiss the "X" to show their sincerity. b) The "X" symbolized the cross, or love of God. c) The "X" symbolized two mouths touching. d) None of the above.

3. In Wales, the tradition used to be for a man to carve one of these out of wood and present it to his sweetheart on Saint Valentine's Day. What was it?

a) A heart-shaped box b) A letterbox c) A spoon d) A ring

4. Valentine's Day - celebrated Feb 14th - is a festival of love and romance. Its history can be traced back to which civilization?

a) Celtic b) Rome c) Greece d) None of the above

5. Which Shakespearean character said, "Good morrow! 'Tis St. Valentine's Day"?

a) Romeo b) Juliet c) Oedipus d) Ophelia

6. In which city can a box which is supposed to contain the remains of Saint Valentine, be seen each February 14?

a) Rome b) Vienna c) Paris d) Dublin

ANSWERS: 1. a; 2. a; 3. c; 4. b; 5. d; 6. d