ST. Valentine’s Day Mmade by the students of the 8 “A” form Pinega Anna Pashkova Natasha

Is a religious Holiday which is celebrated in Great Britain, in many European countries and in the USA. St. Valentines Day has roots in several legends. One of the early symbols of love is cupid, the roman God of love, who is represented by the image of a young boy with bow and arrow.

Valentine was a Christian priest in Roman empire three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ. He had been thrown in prison for his teaching. On the 14th of February Valentine was beheaded, not only because he performed a miracle – he cured the jailers daughter from her blindness The night before he was executed – but he wrote a letter to the girl, singing it “From your Valentine”.

Another legend tells us that this same Valentine, well – lover by all wrote notes from his jail to children and friends who missed him.

Another Valentine was an Italian bishop who lived at about the same time. He was imprisoned because he secretly married couples, contrary to lows of the Roman emperorAnother Valentine was an Italian bishop who lived at about the same time. He was imprisoned because he secretly married couples, contrary to lows of the Roman emperor

The 14 th of February was also a Roman holiday, held in honour of the Goddness of love. Young men by lottery chose the name of young girl to escort to the festivals. The custom of choosing a sweetheart on this date has continued to our day. People still believe that birds pick their mates on the 14 th of February. It is a day of all lovers. I think it is a happy festival for young people. But it is celebrated among persons of all ages. Valentine. What is it? It is a greeting card or a little present? It is possible to send flowers, cards and candy to those you love, but usually without giving the name of the sender. Valentine’s presents are packed in red heart-shaped boxes. I think St. Valentine’s Day is a great present-giving anniversary for adults as well as for children.