Valentine's day 2023

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1,2

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

What do you know
about Valentine's Day?

History Valentine's Day 

Two legends

First legend

Valentine's Day comes from the feast " Lupercalia". 

Lupercalia was a feast to honour the Roman god of fertility and was celebrated between 13 and 15 February. 

Second legend

Valentine's Day was named after Saint Valentine, a priest. 

Emperor Claudius II had banned marriage because he thought married men were bad soldiers. 

Valentine broke the rules and arranged marriages in secret.

When Claudius found out, Valentine was thrown in jail and was executed on February 14th. 

Who is Valentine's Day named after?

1. Claudius II
2. King Valentine
3. Sint Valentine
4. Saint Valentine

When is Valentine's Day celebrated?

1. 11 February
2. 12 February
3. 13 February
4. 14 February

What flower is usually given on
Valentine's Day?

1. White roses
2. Red lillies
3. Red roses
4. White lillies

When did Valentine's Day start?

Century = eeuw

1. 2nd century
2. 3rd century
3. 4th century
4. 5th century

What does the word Valentine mean?
Two answers are correct

1. Love
2. Strong
3. Healthy
4. Caring

What do lovers send to each other on this day?
Multiple answers possible.

1. Chocolate
2. Love letters
3. stuffed bears
4. Flowers

Do you have plans for Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day assignment

Choose one of the countries below, or choose one yourself. Research how these countries celebrate Valentine's Day. 

• Brazil
• Germany
• England
• Finland
• Scotland
• Southern Korea

Answer in English:
Vieren ze in dit land Valentijnsdag? Zo nee, wat vieren ze dan?
Op welke dag vieren ze Valentijnsdag?
Wat voor tradities zijn er op deze dag?
Hoe zou jij Valentijnsdag willen vieren?

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