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In pictures: Valentine's Day around the world

St Valentine's Day, celebrated around the world on 14 February, has been unable to escape controversy.

In atheist China, flowers may be confiscated - but observance of the day catches on regardless

Indian protesters disrupted festivities which they consider against Hindu culture

But there were no religious objections in neighbouring Bangladesh

Tonnes of love in Thailand, where conservationists organised an elephant wedding

English swans are not shy of a public display of affection

https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/1170421.stm

Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he had him put to death.

Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today.

Perhaps we'll never know the true identity and story behind the man named St. Valentine, but this much is for sure...February has been the month to celebrate love for a long time, dating clear back to the Middle Ages. In fact, Valentines ranks second only to Christmas in number of greeting cards sent. 

 Reading Comprehension/ Valentine’s Day (Elementary)
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BE MY VALENTINE!

February 14th is Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a day for romance and love. It is also a day for fun!

You see a lot of romantic symbols on Valentine’s Day. Some romantic symbols you may see include roses (because roses are thought to be a romantic flower), Cupid (a little boy who can make people fall in love with his special bow and arrow), and hearts.

Hearts are probably the most common Valentine’s Day symbol. People make pictures in the shape of a heart. People buy candles and balloons and many other things in the shape of a heart. You can even find candy in the shape of a heart!

On Valentine’s Day, people give cards and presents to each other. The cards are called valentines. Some people buy the cards. Other people make the cards. The presents might be something small and sweet or something big and dramatic. Some people get engaged (promise to marry each other) on Valentine’s Day.

Some schools have valentine parties. The students give each other valentines. They eat heart-shaped candy.

Name _______________ Date ___________
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT VALENTINE’S DAY:
1. Valentine’s Day is in the month of ______.
a. April
b. May
c. February
d. December

2. Valentine’s Day is a _______ day.
a. lovely and lonely
b. romantic and playful
c. patriotic
d. none of the above

3. What are some things that are heart-shaped?
a. candy
b. cards
c. pictures
d. all of these

4. What are some symbols of Valentine’s Day?
a. Cupid, roses, and hearts
b. eggs, bacon, and roses
c. candy, roses, and livers
d. none of the above

5. What do many people do on Valentine’s Day?
a. They give presents and cards.
b. They have heart problems.
c. They eat candy canes.
d. They look for eggs.