Saint Valentine was a priest who lived a long, long time ago in Rome. At the time, Rome was ruled by an emperor called Claudius. next Claudius was angry because nobody wanted to join his army. All of the men wanted to stay at home with their wives and children.
next Claudius said that nobody could get married. A kind priest named Valentine helped the men by letting them marry their sweethearts in secret. He thought that this way the men would have no families and they would come and join his army.
next When Emperor Claudius found out, he was very angry. He sent his soldiers to arrest Valentine and throw him into prison.
next While he was in prison, Valentine began to teach the blind daughter of his jailer. She was called Julia. Julia and Valentine became great friends and Valentine cured Julia’s blindness with a miracle.
The story says that Valentine died on February 14th. Now every year on this date people send cards to their loved ones. It is called Valentine’s Day. finish On the day that Valentine died, he wrote a letter to Julia and signed it from ‘Your Valentine’. Cards are often signed with ‘Your Valentine’ or a question mark so that the person has to guess who the sender is. ?
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 th each year. It is a day when people give and receive gifts and do nice things for others to show that they love them.
Cupid, the Roman god of love and affection, is said to help people find love on Valentine’s Day. He is portrayed as a winged cherub with a bow and arrow.
Friends and loved ones may give each other delicious chocolates on Valentine's Day.
They may also give each other flowers. Red roses are a popular gift on Valentine's Day.
People may send Valentine's Day cards with special messages written inside. Sometimes, these are sent anonymously, with no name inside!
Some people celebrate Valentine’s Day by going out for a special dinner or to the cinema.
These are some of the symbols of Valentine’s Day: dove heart Cupid
How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Card Reveal Answer What Am I? I’m a special kind of letter. You can buy me at the store. You can write inside me, and then fold me up. You can send me to a friend.
Flowers Reveal Answer I am very beautiful. I can be many different types of colours. I grow from the ground. I have leaves and petals. What Am I?
Chocolate Reveal Answer I am sweet. I often come in a box. I’m usually brown, but can also be white. What Am I?
Heart Reveal Answer I am the special sign of love. You can draw a picture of me. I’m normally red. What Am I?
Poem Reveal Answer I am a special type of letter. I usually rhyme. You can read me, or send me to a friend. I love you more than applesauce, Than peaches and a plum, Than chocolate hearts, And cherry tarts, And berry bubblegum. What Am I?
Rose Reveal Answer I am a special type of flower. I’m usually red. I can be white or pink. I have thorns. What Am I?
Gift/present Reveal Answer If you want to give your partner something special, it will be me. What Am I?
Cupid Reveal Answer I am famous for making people fall in love. I have a bow and an arrow. What Am I?
Thanks for playing!
