1. St Valentine’s Day St Valentine’s Day comes on February 14

2. It is not a legal or a national holiday. Banks and offices are not closed, but it is a happy little festival for young people. St Valentine is the patron of sweethearts. February 14 is the anniversary of his death.

3. It is widely celebrated among people of all ages by exchange of “valentines”. A “valentine” may mean a special greeting- card or a little present. It may be for the person who receives the gift. The day is the time to send little gifts to those you love.

5. Flowers and candy are favourite presents which sweethearts send to each other. Valentine candy is packed in red heart-shaped boxes and sold for this one day.Valentines are special greeting cards. They are often coloured red, have red trimmings and pictures of hearts.

6. Valentine candy is packed in red heart-shaped boxes and sold for this one day. Valentines are special greeting cards. They are often coloured red, have red trimmings and pictures of hearts. Some “valentines” are very fancy, they are trimmed with paper lace and little bows of paper ribbon. They have verses of love poetry printed on them.

8. It is a good day for parties, especially by young people. The hosts trim the hall with red and white paper hearts. Refreshments are often coloured red, like red candy and punch. Sandwiches and cakes are often cut in the shape of hearts.

9. Sometimes, a King and Queen of Hearts are chosen for the evening of dance. It is a very interesting holiday and many people like to celebrate it.

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