St. Valentine

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St. Valentines Day
February 14th
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The Story of St. Valentine
St Valentine was a Christian priest who lived in
270 A.D. At that time, the Roman government
controlled much of the World. The Roman
government needed many soldiers to protect its
lands. The Emperor Claudius II decided that
married men did not make good soldiers because
they wanted to stay at home with their wives and
children. He made a very strange law that said
young men were not allowed to marry. He also said
that any priest who married a young couple would
be put to death. A priest named Valentine
disobeyed the Emperor. He secretly married many
young couples. When the Emperor found it out, he
had Valentine imprisoned. Since Valentine had
helped lovers, the day he died became a day for
people to express love for others.
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Its interesting
Hundred of years ago in England, many children
dressed up as adults. They went singing from home
to home
Good morning to you, Valentine Curl your locks as
I do mine- Two before and three behind. Good
morning to you, Valentine
In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given
as gift. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favorite
decorations on the spoons. The decorations meant,
You unlock my heart!
In some countries, a young woman receives a gift
of clothing from a young man. If she keeps the
gift, it means she will marry him.
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A Red Rose
Symbol of love
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Lace
Symbol of love affairs
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Gloves
Symbol of marriage
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Rings
Symbol of engagement
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The symbol of loyalty and love
Dove
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Coins
Symbol of rich wedding
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Cupid
Cupid is the most famous Valentine Symbol and
everybody knows that boy armed with bow and
arrows, causes people to fall deeply in love.
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How people celebrate St. Valentines Day nowadays
People give their loved ones roses, chocolates,
Valentine cards and other delightful things to
express their deepest feelings.
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Sweet words
I'll be your sweetheartIf you will be mine,All
of my lifeI'll be your Valentine.
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Questions

• When do people celebrate
• St. Valentines Day?

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2. Who was St. Valentine?
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3. What law did Roman Emperor make?
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• 4. Who disobeyed
• the Roman?

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• 5. How did Valentine
• disobey the Roman Emperor?

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6. What the symbols of St. Valentines Day?
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7. What kind of presents can you give to your
loved ones?