Valentine’s Day Trivia

Valentine’s Day Trivia-

• Who declared the first Valentine’s Day in the late 5^th century?

Pope Gelasius Valentine.   Pope Gelasius turned “Lupercalia”, an ancient Roman festival of purification and fertility, into a Christian feast day and set its observance a day earlier, on February 14. He proclaimed February 14 to be the feast day in honor of Saint Valentine, a Roman martyr who lived in the 3rd century.

• What is the Latin meaning of Valentine’s Day?

The meaning is from the Roman nickname “Valentinus.” Derived from the name Valens, it means “strong, vigorous, healthy” in Latin.

• Why are thousands of Valentine’s Day cards said to be sent to Verona Italy every year?

In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the play was set in Verona Italy, where there is indeed a beautiful 13^th century home to visit.  But it is not believed to be the place Shakespeare wrote his famous balcony scene, because this home does not have a balcony.  Nonetheless, thousands of romantics send cards there every year!

• How many wedding proposals do you think are made, on average, each Valentine’s Day?

On average, 220,000 wedding proposals are made on Valentine’s Day.

• What occupation do you think receives the most Valentine’s Day cards each year?

Believe it or not, teachers receive the most cards on Valentine’s Day.   Children follow at a close second.  Just think of all those cards children sit and write for their classmates.  Makes sense.

• How many American’s buy a Valentine’s gift for their pet?

A whopping 9 million pet owners buy a gift for their pet on Valentine’s Day.  There are some lucky animals out there!

 

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