The Origin and History of Saint Valentine
Valentine's Day is celebrated on 14th February. It is a day to show affection. People send cards, called valentines, to their friends, family, and loved ones. Verses on valentines often rhyme and express love and affection. Sometimes valentines contain humorous pictures or puns - but almost all ask, "Be My Valentine."
The origin of Valentine's Day is not well known. Some say that this special day is dedicated to a Christian martyr named Valentine, who married lovers in secrecy, but it is also believed that the customs come from an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia which took place every February 15. The festival honoured Juno, the Roman goddess of women and marriage - and Pan, the god of nature.
Valentine's day is a great day to celebrate our friends. School children decorate their classrooms with bright red paper hearts. They exchange gifts, candy, flowers or "valentines."
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