History Of Valentines Day

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History of Valentines Day By Ashley Hallas
Period 3
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The Legend Of St. Valentine

• Legend states that St. Valentine had been
  persecuted for being a Christian by Roman Emperor
  Claudius II. Claudius attempted to persuade
  Valentine to convert to Roman Paganism, but
  failed.
• After Claudius attempts to convert Valentine had
  failed he was executed, but he didnt leave this
  world without leaving his mark.

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Legend Cont.

• It is said that before Valentines execution had
  taken place, that he had fallen in love with the
  daughter of his jailer. He would write letters
  back forth with the jailers daughter in his
  very last letter signed it from your valentine,
  which became known as the very first Valentine.
  Starting the tradition of Valentines Day.

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Cultures From Around The World

• Brazil
• In Brazil Valentines Day
• is celebrated on June
• 12 but is recognized as
• boyfriend/girlfriend day.
• This day was most likely
• chosen because it is the
• day before St.
• Anthonys birthday which is
• known as the marriage
• saint. Many believe that
• they will find a spouse.

• Colombia
• In Colombia this day is
• recognized as
• Love/Friendship Day. It is
• celebrated on the 3rd Friday
• Saturday in September.
• Anonymous participants
• exchange gifts, Secret
• Friend. Quite similar to the
• traditional Secret Santa.

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Cultures From Around The World Cont.

• South Korea
• It is recognized as
• Pepero Day. It is
• Celebrated on Nov. 11,
• but there is also a
• separate Valentines
• Day for those who are
• single, called Black Day
• it is celebrated on April 14.

• Denmark Norway
• Known as Valentinsdag. Not
• greatly celebrated to the
• extent of the U.S. Couples
• usually just go out to
• dinner, or send their partner
• small gifts.

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In the U.S.

• In the U.S. Valentines
• Day is celebrated on
• Feb. 14. It has become
• one of the most popular
• days for loved ones to
• exchange gifts such as
• candy, flowers, love
• notes Valentines.

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Modern Valentines Day Symbols

• Cupid
• If shot by cupid you
• fall in love.
• Outline of Heart
• Symbol of love
• passion.

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• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentines_day
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