ST VALENTINE’S DAY Подготовили: Ученицы 7 Б класса Мухина Анастасия и Семёнова Диана Учитель: Перфильева Мария Константиновна

The name of this holiday is dealt with the name of saint Valentine who was a doctor and a priest in ancient Rome and he was sentenced to death.

In 3 rd century roman imperator Clavdy pointed that men couldn’t marry as because of it they spent more time at home inspite of the war. But Valentine made a secret wedding.

In prison Valentine healed the warder’s daughter and they felt in love with each other and they communicated with the help of notes.

Before the death on 14 th of February he sent to her a letter and sighed Valentine.

Saint Valentine was buried in Saint Pradix Church in Rome. The gates of the church were named the Valentine’s gates.

In 496 the 14 th of February was announced the day of Saint Valentine and since that day sweethearts all over the world think that Saint Valentine is their patron.

When the ROMAN attacked Britain this holiday took place here. In England the holiday became the day of presents and lovers.

That day people usually present to each other the sweets, toys, of course hearts.

As French the English people present the flowers on that day since 18 century.

As it is known there is the whole alphabet of flowers with their help you can say about your love. But the most important flower is red rose.

Of course, this day can’t be without special cards – valentine cards with the words of love and the symbol of heart.

The first printed card was appeared in nowadays you can buy different cards in every shop. But only the words are similar – TO YOU WITH LOVE.

In Britain the young girls are waiting for their fellows at the window on 14 th February. They believe that the first man whom they see will be their love.

Nowadays it is very popular to present not only sweets and cards but and toys especially teddies.

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