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ValentinesAre you ready to go on a Valentine Scavenger Hunt?
 
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1. Find out about the History of St. Valentine's Day--go to: The History Channel

  • There are a few legends about Valentine.  According to legend who was he and what did he do for love?
  • According to the Greeting Card Association about how many Valentine's greeting cards are sent each year?
  • What % of the greeting cards are estimated to be sent by women?

 

2. Find out how to say I Love You-- go to http://www.travlang.com/languages/iloveyou.html

  • How do you say "I love you" in Swahili?
  • How do you say "I love you" in Italy?
  • How do you say "I love you" in Sweden?

 

3. Find out about the flowers of Valentine's day (boys- girls love them!) Visit this Flower Websites--go to http://www.todays-weddings.com/planning/flowers/flower_meanings.html

  • What does a tulip represent?
  • If someone gets a yellow tulip instead of a red tulip, what does that mean?
  • What does it mean if someone gets a red rose?

 

4. Find out about Cupid--go to http://www.holidays.net/amore/cupid.html

  • What was Cupid known as in Ancient Greece?
  • Who was Cupid's mother?
  • What was Psyche supposed to put in the little box to take to the underworld?
  • What happened when Psyche opened the box?

 

5. We all love the candy on Valentine's day (Boys- girls love candy too!) Visit Hershey's--go to Hersey's

  • Go through the pictures, text tour and Fun Facts to answer each question.
     
  • From what type of trees do cocoa beans come?
  • How long are cocoa beans left in a pile to darken and age?
  • What are the four main ingredients of Hershey chocolate?
  • When did Milton Hershey develop the recipe for Hershey chocolate?
  • How long does it take to smooth out the chocolate paste when making the chocolate?
  • How many "kisses" are made each day?
  • How many pounds of chocolate does Hershey produce in a year?


 

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                               Last Updated: Sunday November 09, 2008 04:17 PM -0500