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Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and is dedicated to love and affection, named after Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century martyr known for performing secret marriages. The celebration has evolved from its ancient roots into a day for expressing love to friends, family, and romantic partners through gifts like cards, flowers, and chocolates. While some celebrate with grand gestures, others prefer quieter, personal expressions of gratitude and affection.

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San Valentine

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and is dedicated to love and affection, named after Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century martyr known for performing secret marriages. The celebration has evolved from its ancient roots into a day for expressing love to friends, family, and romantic partners through gifts like cards, flowers, and chocolates. While some celebrate with grand gestures, others prefer quieter, personal expressions of gratitude and affection.

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Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th each year, and it is a day dedicated to love and affection. The
tradition of giving cards, flowers, and gifts to loved ones can be traced back to ancient times. The day is named
after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century in Rome. Although the exact story of
Saint Valentine is unclear, it is believed that he performed secret marriages for young couples during a time when
marriage was banned by the Roman Emperor Claudius II.

Over time, the celebration of Valentine’s Day evolved into a day to express love for friends, family, and romantic
partners. People exchange heartfelt messages, often called "valentines," and give chocolates, flowers, or other
tokens of affection. In the modern world, Valentine’s Day is not only a time to express romantic love, but also a
time to appreciate the people who are important in our lives.

While some celebrate the day with grand gestures, others prefer quiet, personal celebrations. It’s a day when
many show gratitude and affection to those they care about, in many different ways.

Questions:

1. When is Valentine's Day celebrated?


2. Who is Valentine’s Day named after, and what is he known for?
3. What kind of gifts or gestures do people typically give on Valentine's Day?
4. How has the tradition of Valentine's Day changed over time?
5. Why do some people prefer quieter celebrations of Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th each year, and it is a day dedicated to love and affection. The
tradition of giving cards, flowers, and gifts to loved ones can be traced back to ancient times. The day is named
after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century in Rome. Although the exact story of
Saint Valentine is unclear, it is believed that he performed secret marriages for young couples during a time when
marriage was banned by the Roman Emperor Claudius II.

Over time, the celebration of Valentine’s Day evolved into a day to express love for friends, family, and romantic
partners. People exchange heartfelt messages, often called "valentines," and give chocolates, flowers, or other
tokens of affection. In the modern world, Valentine’s Day is not only a time to express romantic love, but also a
time to appreciate the people who are important in our lives.

While some celebrate the day with grand gestures, others prefer quiet, personal celebrations. It’s a day when
many show gratitude and affection to those they care about, in many different ways.

Questions:

1. When is Valentine's Day celebrated?


2. Who is Valentine’s Day named after, and what is he known for?
3. What kind of gifts or gestures do people typically give on Valentine's Day?
4. How has the tradition of Valentine's Day changed over time?
5. Why do some people prefer quieter celebrations of Valentine's Day?

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