2. St. Valentine’s Day, February 14,

3. Legends of Valentine’s Day
Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those married, he outlawed marriage for young men.
Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. And Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death, which probably occurred around 270 A.D.

4. 2. According to another legend, Valentine actually sent the first ‘valentine’ greeting himself. While in prison, Valentine fell in love with a young girl, his jailor’s daughter, who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed ‘From your Valentine,’ an expression that is still in use today. Legends usually says that Valentine was a sympathetic, heroic, and romantic person. In the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

5. *** I have a little valentine That someone sent to me And red & blue,
People of all ages love to send and receive “a valentine” on St. Valentine’s Day.
***
I have a little valentine
That someone sent to me
And red & blue,
And pretty as can be.
Forget – me – nots are on the edge,
And tiny roses, too, and
Such a lovely piece of lace,
The very palest blue.
And in the centre there is a heart.
As red as red can be!
And on it’s written
All in gold, “To you,
With Love, From Me.”

6. One of the earliest popular symbols of the day is Cupid.

7. Give the synonyms
Romance funny Affection tenderness, warm feelings Love storekeeper Humorous emotions Decorate make attractive Merchant Companion Spouse celebration Feelings wife or husband Festival friend Sweetheart a boyfriend or a girlfriend

8. Answers:
Romance Love Affection tenderness, warm feelings Humorous funny Decorate make attractive Merchant storekeeper Spouse wife or husband Feelings emotions Companion friend festival celebration Sweetheart a boyfriend or a girlfriend

9. Correct a valentine card contest!
Deer Mary!
I hope that Falentine’s Dai will bring you lots ou fun! I thinks you are veri nice. And so does everyone.
Best wesh, John

10. Quiz 20 10
Puzzle 15 25

11. Quiz 25 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

12. Quiz 20
1. What colour is associated with St Valentine’s Day? a) orange b) yellow c) red

13. Quiz 10 Where did St Valentine live? a) In Greece b) In Rome
c) In Great Britain

14. Puzzle 15
Roses, tulips, and other plants with colourful blossoms. Very pretty when arranged in a bouquet! f l o w e r s

15. Quiz 25 a) His prisoner’s daughter b) His prisoner’s wife
2. When St Valentine was in prison, whom did he fall in love with?
a) His prisoner’s daughter
b) His prisoner’s wife
c) His prisoner’s sister

16. Puzzle 10
A special card sent on St Valentine’s Day, usually anonymous. v a l e n t i

17. Puzzle 15
A sweet brown treat that is made from cocoa powder, milk and sugar – very tasty! c h o l a t e

18. Puzzle 20
An organ in your body that pumps blood. If you put your hand over this organ you can feel it beating! h e a r t

19. Quiz 10
2. Which are the most common flowers given on St Valentine’s Day?
a) Roses
b) Sunflowers
c) Snowdrops

20. Puzzle 25
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! p r o s e

21. Quiz 15
How do you spell 14 th? a) Forteenth b) Fortienth c) Fourteenth

22. Puzzle 10
A jar or container that you use for displaying flowers. This is often filled with roses on St Valentine’s Day! v a s e

23. Puzzle 20
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! s w e t h a r

24. Puzzle 10
3. A very strong feeling of liking someone. l o v e

25. Quiz 15
2. Which Roman God of one of the symbols of St Valentine’s Day?
a) Eros b) Cupid
c) Apollo

26. This colour is a symbol of love
Puzzle 10 r e d
This colour is a symbol of love

27. Puzzle 15
A man who is about to be married or just married. g r o m

28. Quiz 15 3. What greeting is often said on this day?
a) Happy love life!
b) Good look!
c) Happy Valentine’s Day!

29. Puzzle 15
A woman who is about to be married or just married b r i d e

30. Puzzle 10 4. Valentine’s Day is celebrated during this month f e b r u

31. “understand me without any words”

32. The day of Peter and Fevronia.
The 8th of July

33. Best Wishes!!! your Valentine