Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is celebrated on the 14th February and it’s a day when people show their love to another person by sending presents and messages of love. The day is named after Saint Valentine, who was a kind-hearted Roman priest. He married young couples against the wishes of Emperor Claudius II. He was beheaded for this on the 14th of February. People often give each other chocolates or flowers on Valentine’s Day. The most popular flower to send are roses. Some people give more expensive presents like jewellery. People also send Valentine’s Day cards to each other with a special message inside. It is common to write ‘’be my Valentine” or “from your secret admirer” inside. Couples do special things to celebrate Valentine’s Day, like going out for a special meal or going to the cinema. The most common symbols of Valentine’s Day are hearts and cherubs with bows and arrows. Cupid is also a symbol of Valentine’s Day, even though nobody believes he is real. He is the Roman God of Love and is said to have a bow and arrow. If Cupid shoots you with his arrow, you will fall in love with the next person you see.

Valentine’s Day Questions When is Valentine’s day celebrated? How do people show their love? Why is the day called “Valentine’s” day? Who was Emperor Claudius II? What is the most popular gift that people send? Name ONE thing people normally write in their Valentine’s day cards. Name TWO things couples do on Valentine’s Day. What is a cherub? You may use a dictionary to find a definition. Who is Cupid What happens if Cupid shoots you with his bow?

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