Many countries celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th. It's a day to remember those you love, especially your spouse or lover.
Couples exchange cards. People, especially children, may also send or give cards to their family and friends. |
They may also give gifts. Candy and flowers are popular. |
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Who was Valentine? He was an early Christian, killed for his religion. A story about him says he fell in love with the daughter of a prison official. Before he died, he wrote her a letter signed "your Valentine".
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The day Valentine died, February 14th, became a Christian feast. Later, it also became a celebration of love. People who sent notes or cards to each other signed them, "your Valentine". After many years, the cards themselves were called valentines. They still are.
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