St.Valentine's Day- 14 February

Valentine’s Day  is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and falls on February 14 each year. 

 Many people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing appreciation for the people they love or adore. Some people take their loved ones for a romantic dinner at a restaurant while others may choose this day to propose or get married. Many people give greeting cards, chocolates, jewelry or flowers, particularly roses, to their partners or admirers on Valentine’s Day.



It is also a time to appreciate friends in some social circles and cultures. For example, Valentine's Day in Finland refers to “Friend's day”, which is more about remembering all friends rather than focusing solely on romance. Valentine's Day in Guatemala is known as Day of Love and Friendship). It is similar to Valentine’s Day customs and traditions countries such as the United States but it is also a time for many to show their appreciation for their friends.

 St.Valentine's Day around the world  http://www.novareinna.com/festive/valworld.html

Symbols: 

Hearts, the colors red and pink, roses, images and statues of cupids, and cupids’ bows and arrows symbolize the feeling of romance and love on Valentine’s Day. Cupid is usually portrayed as a small winged figure with a bow and arrow. In mythology, he uses his arrow to strike the hearts of people. People who fall in love are sometimes said to be “struck by Cupid's arrow”. The day focuses on love, romance, appreciation and friendship.

History:
 
 

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 Valentine's Interactive Book : http://chagall-col.spip.ac-rouen.fr/IMG/didapages/valentine/index.html

         HAVE A HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY MY FRIENDS!!! <33