February, 14 Love is in the Air

St Valentine’s Day Quiz 1. Where did St Valentine live? A) in Greece B) in Rome C) in Great Britain b

b 2. What date is Valentine’s Day? A) 15th of February B) 14th of February C) 8th of March b

3. How do you spell 14th? A) forteenth B) fourtienth C) fourteenth c

a 4. According to a popular belief, why was St Valentine beheaded? A) because he secretly married young couples B) because he ran away with Emperor Claudius’s daughter? C) because he was always in love with someone a

a 5. When St Valentine was in prison, who did he fell in love with? A) his prisoner’s daughter B) his prisoner’s wife C) his prisoner’s sister a

b 6. The girl St Valentine fell in love with was A) deaf B) blind C) blind and deaf b

c 7. What colour is associated with St Valentine’s Day? A) orange B) purple C) red c

b 8. Which Roman God is one of the symbols of St Valentine’s Day? A) Eros B) Cupid C) Apollo b

a 9. Which are the most common flowers given on St Valentine’s Day? A) roses B) sunflowers C) snowdrops a

c 10. What greeting is often said on this day? A) Happy love life! B) Good luck! C) Happy Valentine’s Day! c

St Valentine’s Day Symbols Eros Valentine's Day Roses Valentine's Day Hearts Cupid Lovebirds and Doves Love Knots Valentines Day Lace Red Mittens

Meaning of Different Colours of Roses Red Roses – Love and passion Yellow Roses – Friendship White Roses – True love and purity of the mind Burgundy- Beauty Pink Roses – Friendship or Sweetheart Coral – Desire Black Roses – Farewell Purple – Protection

Wearing one's Heart on one's Sleeve

The Roman mythology: Cupid is the son of Venus - the Goddess of Love. The Greek mythology: Cupid is known by the name of Eros and as the son of Aphrodite - the Greek Goddess of Love.

It is said that blue colored lovebirds got their names because they sit closely to each other just like people who are in love do. People say that lovebirds can't think of their lives without their mates. Unlike most other animals that go from partner to partner, doves remain with one partner all through their life.

Young Muslim women living in strict orthodox households used to express love to young men through secret messages woven through the knots of a carpet. Lovers read the messages by turning the knot around and around. Some people believe the custom of love knots began with the sailors several years ago.

When kings and knights went to battles their ladyloves presented laces to them. Ladies used to drop their handkerchiefs deliberately in front of the man they liked and wanted to meet.

It means, that you don’t like this person.

Valentine’s cards Roses are red, Violets are blue, Honey’s sweet And so are you.

Roses are red. Violets are blue. I don’t know the rest. But I know I LOVE YOU.

The sky is high, The sea is deep. Thinking of you I cannot sleep. If you love me Like I love you Nothing but death Will part us two.

WHY DO BOYS LIKE GIRLS? They will always smeel good even if it’s just shampoo. How cute they look when they sleep. How cute they are when they are argue. The way they take hours to get dressed but in the end it makes it all worthwhile. Because they are always warm even when it’s minus 30 degrees outside. The way the smile. The way they kiss you… The way you feel when you see her name on the call display after you’ve just had a big fight. The way they say “I miss you”. The way they fall into your arms when they cry. The way their tears make you want to change the world so that it doesn’t hurt her anymore…

WHY DO GIRLS LIKE BOYS? The way they look at you and you want to die right then and there. The way they open their arms to you when you’re crying. The way they kiss you. The way they hold you close when you are cold. The way they say “I love you”. The way they smile at you. The way they always let you win any game that you play together. The way they look at you when you’re mad at them and all your anger melts away. How they always know just what to say to make you blush. How they sometimes think that they know just what to say to make you feel better, even if you think that it is the worst thing that they could say. The way they always use their favourite cologne (which happens to be the one that you bought them for their birthday). The way that they try not to cry when they are afraid that they are losing you.

HOW ROMANTIC ARE YOU? Does music ever make you cry? Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you enjoy beautiful sunsets? Do you ever daydream? Do smells and sounds have special memories for you? Do you like poetry? Do you often feel lonely? Have you ever written a poem? Do you enjoy tasting new foods? Have you ever fallen in love with a celebrity?

HOW MANY TIMES DID YOU SAY “YES”? 7-10: you are a true romantic. You enjoy life to the full and easily fall in love. You are very emotional and get pleasure from beautiful sounds, sights and smells. 3-6: you’re a well-balanced person who lives in harmony with reality. You don’t often fall in love but when you do, your feelings are deep. Less than 3: you’re a cool person. Nothing excites you very much and you never let your head rule your heart. But you may have trouble understanding other people’s feelings.

Do the puzzle and read the message 1. Roses, tulips and other plants with colourful blossoms. Very pretty when arranged in a bouquet 2. A special card sent on St Valentine’s Day, usually anonymous flowers valentine

chocolate heart propose 3. A sweet brown treat that is made from cocoa powder, milk and sugar – very tasty! 4. An organ in your body that pumps blood. If you put your hand over this organ you can feel it beating! 5. This verb means ‘to make an offer of marriage’. A true man will always kneel in front of a woman before asking her to become his wife. chocolate heart propose

6. A jar of container that you use for displaying flowers 6. A jar of container that you use for displaying flowers. This is often filled with roses on St Valentine’s Day! 7. A person whom someone loves. This word is often used in Valentine poems: Roses are red, violets are blue, Honey’s sweet and so are you. I’ll be your … if you’ll be mine, All my life I’ll be your Valentine! vase sweetheart

love heels february broom 8. A very strong feeling of liking someone. 9. If a boy is completely, uncontrollably in love with a girl, we say: ’He is head over … in love with her!’ 10. Valentine’s Day is celebrated during this month. 11. A man who is about to be married or just married. love heels february broom

12. A woman who is about to be married or just married. 13. This colour is a symbol of love. 14. Something that is given as a gift on Valentine’s Day, like a box of chocolates. bride red present

LOVE CROSSES ALL BORDERS