Valentine's Day

Love
is the only gold.
Alfred Lord Tennyson

St. Valentine's
day
red roses
cupid
hearts
love
lovers
sweets
Symbols

The main symbol is Cupid

In classical mythology,
Cupid is the god of love,
attraction and affection.
He is often portrayed as the son
of the love goddess Venus
and the war god Mars,
and is known in Latin also as
Amor ("Love")

Presents

Roses are the traditional gift given
on St. Valentine’s Day,
but before you buy roses,
you’d better know what message
you’re sending.
Believe it or not,
the color of a rose can be very important.

I love you.
It is universal
symbol of romantic love.

Light pink roses
express:
Fun and happiness.

White roses
symbolize:
secrecy.

Orange roses :
Admiration
on the part of the sender.

Yellow roses show:
Friendship and freedom –
so don’t send them if your intentions
are romantic.

Who is
St. Valentine?

Statistics:
• 85% of all Valentine cards
are sent by women.
• 75% of people who buy flowers for
Valentine’s Day are men.
• In Britain, men often choose
Valentine’s Day to make their
marriage proposal.

1. When do people celebrate
St. Valentine’s Day?
a. On the 1st of May
b. On the 8th of March
c. On the 14th of February

2. How do you spell ‘14th’??
a. Forteenth
b. fourteenth
c. fourtynth

3. Where was the holiday born?
a. In ancient Egypt
b. In ancient Greece
c. In ancient Rome

4. Do people usually sign
their Valentine cards?
a. Yes
b. No

5. Who wrote
Romeo and Juliet?
a. William Shakespeare
b. Mark Twain
c. Alexander Pushkin

6. What colour
is traditional for
Valentine’s Day?
a. white
b. red
c. green