Valentine’s Day Customs and Symbols

February 14th Valentine’s Day is on February 14th. Both children and adults celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Speaking Practice Who celebrates Valentine’s Day? (verb) celebrar-celebrate festejar Both _____ and ______________celebrate _____________________. I celebrate by_____________________. S/he celebrates by__________________ .

When is Valentine’s Day? • It is on February 14th. • Valentine's Day is not a national holiday, so schools, banks, post offices, and government buildings are open.

Speaking Practice When is Valentine’s Day celebrated? Valentine’s Day is ______________ on ________________________. Schools and businesses are__________ for Valentine’s Day.

Wall Calendar These children are marking Valentine’s Day on a calendar. The calendar is hanging on a wall.

Speaking Practice February is the month when we________ ______________ Day. We also____________ Presidents’ Day in ___________________

What do we celebrate on Valentine's Day? We celebrate friendship and love. We say, "Be my Valentine!" We also say, “Happy Valentine’s day!”

Speaking Practice My partner said, “_____________________.” I said, “_____________________________ .”

What is a “valentine”? A “valentine” is a noun. A valentine can be a person or a thing.

Valentine’s Day Card This Valentine’s Day card is pink It has two hearts on it. Someone will sign the card, put it in the envelope, and give it to a special person.

Speaking Practice A noun is a ___________, ________, __________ or ___________ . Un nombre es una persona, el lugar, la cosa o la idea. A «valentine» is a noun. It is a person whom you like or love and it is also a card shaped like a heart. Today I celebrate Valentine’s Day by making valentines for my friends.

What do couples do on Valentine's Day? They give each other cards and gifts. They eat at romantic restaurants. They say, "I love you."

Gift and Card Someone will be happy to receive this Valentine’s Day gift and card.

Why are red roses popular on Valentine's Day All flowers, especially roses, are popular on Valentine's Day. The color red represents love and passion. A red rose symbolizes, “I love you.”

Flowers for Her The husband is holding a bouquet of flowers behind his back. He is going to give them to his wife.

Chocolate Candy Red boxes of chocolate candy are popular on Valentine’s Day.

What are some popular Valentine's Day gifts? Chocolate candy, flowers, cards, and jewelry are popular Valentine's Day gifts.

Do people buy and give gifts like jewelry for Valentine's Day? Yes, they do give gifts. Jewelry like rings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces are popular gifts. These necklaces are beautiful.

Speaking Practice A gift I would like for Valentine’s Day is . . . because . . . . S/he celebrated Valentine’s Day by giving___ _________________________________.

Who are these people? They are newlyweds. They just got married on Valentine’s Day. The man is the groom. The woman is the bride. Why would a couple get married on Valentine’s Day?

Cupid Be careful…if Cupid strikes you with his arrow, you will fall in love with the first person you see. Happy Valentine’s Day!