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Whether you love Valentine's Day or hate it, one thing is clear: The holiday goes way back. And while it's now known for kissing, Valentine's Day gifts, and hard-to-get dinner reservations, the origins of the holiday are far less romantic. When Is Valentine’s Day? First, a quick refresher: Valentine's Day always falls on February , but the The first written association with St. Valentine’s Day and love is thought to be Geoffrey Chaucer’s poems published in 1382. In the poem he speaks of a tradition of writing “valentines” to your sweetheart. (Although it is not known if the tradition actually existed or was invented by Chaucer). Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Exercise: The Legend of St. Valentine Author: Julie Vickery-Smith Subject: Valentine's Day Keywords: Valentine's Day, ESL, EFL, ELL, reading comprehension, language development, language arts, literacy, Created Date: 1/7/2008 7:52:15 PM Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison A History of Valentine’s Day 2 a note, thanking her for her friendship. He signed it “From your Valentine.”2 Down through the centuries, the date of February 14 continued to be associated with matchmaking. Vari-ous Valentine’s Day customs grew up around Europe, many involving the practice of young men drawing names of young women. PDF | The story behind the Valentine tradition in a non commercial way | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Valentine’s day 14 February. Flowers, greeting cards Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire. • Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are the biggest holidays for giving flowers. • Worldwide, over 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day each year. Relates the history and describes the customs of this holiday from its beginning in Roman times to the present. Includes directions for making a paper valentine and sugar cookies "The text for this book was first published in St. Valentine's Day written by Clyde Robert Bulla and illustrated by Valenti Angelo in 1965"--Title page verso Valentine’s name: As Christianity spread, so did the Valentine’s Day card. The earliest extant card was sent in 1415 by Charles, duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was a prisoner in the Tower of London. It is now in the British Museum. In the sixteenth century, St. Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva, attempted to expunge the custom of Valentine’s Day may have been invented by medieval poet Geoffrey Chaucer in a poem written around 1375. In the poem, Chaucer refers to February 14 as the day birds come together to find their mate. Medieval symbols like “lovebirds,” “winged cupids,” and “hearts” are still associated with Valentine’s Day. 1 History.com Editors Valentine's day; Celebrate Valentine's Day with Free Kids' Stories! Celebrate Valentine's Day with our collection of heartwarming stories for children aged 3 to 12! Dive into enchanting tales of love, friendship, and kindness that will captivate young hearts. Enjoy reading online for free or download as PDF to share the love with your little ones! Valentine was arrested and brought before the emperor who demanded he stop. When he refused, he was put in prison. While in prison, the jailor’s daughter used to bring him his food. She was a young woman who was unfortunately blind. They would talk for many hours, and soon they fell in love. One day, Valentine put his hands through the bars Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts History and Customs of Valentine's Day - Valentine's Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, has its origins in both ancient Roman and Christian traditions. Free printable reading with questions (PDF file). Howland became known as the “Mother of the American Valentine.” In 1882, she sold her company to the Whitney Company, making it the world’s largest manufacturer of Valentine’s Day cards at that time. Valentine’s Day has grown in popularity since its earliest beginnings. Today, it is one of the most popular holidays in the world. The Story of St.Valentine - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Valentine's Day is meant to remember a brave man, a martyr whose name was Valentine. Legend says he secretly and illegally married couples anyway. He was killed on the 14th or the 24th of February in the year 269 or 270. FREE Spanish / English "Happy Valentine's Day!/Feliz Día de San Valentín" Mini-book for Emergent Readers! This activity is perfect for Valentine's Day themed centers or guided reading. After using it in the classroom, I also recommend sending student copies home to encourage reading fluency and additional practice. Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It may have had beginnings in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, but the origin of the holiday is vague at best. The Story of Valentine’s Day by Nancy J. Skaermas (for preschoolers) Story of Valentine’s Day, The (Trophy Picture Books) by Clyde Robert Bulla (elementary and middle school students) Saint Valentine by Ann Tompret (elementary and middle school students) Saint Valentine by Robert Sabuda (preschoolers and elementary school students) still have the rest of the day to say “Happy Valentine’s Day! I wonder how many of you remember the story behind the origins of Valentine’s Day. You know, it is called Saint Valentine’s Day for a reason. Approximately 250 years after Jesus was born in Bethlehem, there was a priest by the name of Valentine.
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