1. I NTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ST. V ALENTINE DAY By Zakharova Ann

2. H ISTORY St. Valintine day is old festival of Roman. The holiday has become so popular that when Christianity came people celebrated it. At the end of the V century Pope Gelaysy I changed the holiday New festival received patron saint, which became St. Valentin. There is legend, through which he received the status of patron saint of lovers.

3. CELEBRATION of VALENTINE'S DAY IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES In Italy this day was called "sweet" day. Because people give their favourite sweets in the form of hearts. In England not only people but also pets receive congratulations. In Netherlands on Valentine's Day Special rules apply if a woman asks a man to be her husband, it will not be considered bad form. And if a man refuses, he must give the lady silk dress.

4. In Wales they decided to give the so-called "love spoons," If you got a spoon, then you could bet your love In Jamaica, there is a tradition on this day they hold "naked wedding“ Spanish Valentine's Day is celebrated on May 1. During the holiday they choose the most beautiful girl, and give her the title of "Queen".