Transcript Valentine
St. Valentine’s Day February 14th 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. It’s 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 mineTwo 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. A Red Rose Symbol of love Lace Symbol of love affairs Gloves Symbol of marriage Rings Symbol of engagement Dove The symbol of loyalty and love Coins Symbol of rich wedding 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. How people celebrate St. Valentine’s Day nowadays People give their loved ones roses, chocolates, Valentine cards and other delightful things to express their deepest feelings. Sweet words: I'll be your sweetheart If you will be mine, All of my life I'll be your Valentine. Questions: 1.When do people celebrate St. Valentine’s Day? 2. Who was St. Valentine? 3. What law did Roman Emperor make? 4. Who disobeyed the Roman? 5. How did Valentine disobey the Roman Emperor? 6. What the symbols of St. Valentine’s Day? 7. What kind of presents can you give to your loved ones?