1.
The day has been named after one or more ______ of the early Christian era named Valentine or Valentinus.
2.
Valentine’s death became ________ during and after the Christianization of the Roman Empire, and later on, the character developed a correlation with romantic love throughout Europe, and then the idea spread almost internationally.
3.
The Romans were not all too thrilled by the spread of _________ for various reasons.
4.
(Alexander's) attempts at seeking a diplomatic solution with the unruly _______ tribes in the north alienated his own army who then resorted to betray and kill him.
5.
The unified _____ ______ cracked and fractured under the pressure of invasions, revolts, and political instability.
6.
At least three individuals by the name of __________ (Valentine) in or around the aforementioned period, in Rome or Terni, have been associated with the holiday.
7.
The first variant of the legend dictates the story of a Christian priest in Rome, named Valentine, who ______ orders from Claudius II which restricted young men from marrying as he was in dire need of troops to fight rival powers.
8.
Before meeting his end, Valentine is said to have written the first valentine _____ for the jailor's daughter, signed: "From your Valentine."
9.
There is no way of knowing for sure...if Valentine _______ at all.
10.
Just as the mid of the month approached, the air echoed with cheers of joy as people made ready to celebrate the pagan festival of _______, dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, and to Romulus and Remus, the mythological founders of Rome.
11.
People did not always relate love with _______ in pre-Christian Roman society.
12.
In his poem Parliament of Fowls, published in 1382 CE, Geoffrey _______, who is regarded as one of the greatest English poets and writers of medieval literature, notes...
13.
We do know that the day draws on heavily from pre-Christian Roman culture, for instance, the month, the theme, the target audience, and even the _____.
14.
The holiday is not necessarily Christian in ______ times, but its origins are indeed deeply embedded in the past of Christianity.
