Valentine's day

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Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

What do you know
about Valentine's Day?

Wat vind jij van deze traditie?

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. 

When is Valentine's Day celebrated?

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

What/who is Valentine's Day named after?

1. Saint Valentine
2. King Valentine
3. Saint Valent
4. King Valent

What flower is usually given on
Valentine's Day?

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

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

When did Valentine's Day start?

Century = eeuw

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

In which country is Valentine's Day celebrated on the 12th February

1. Brazilië
2. Taiwan
3. Duitsland
4. China

Which city is called "the city of love"

1. Rome
2. Paris
3. Lyon
4. Venice

What did you do on Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day assignment

Kies een van de landen die hieronder staan en onderzoek hoe de mensen in dat land Valentijnsdag vieren. 

• Brazilië 
• Duitsland
• Engeland
• Finland
• Schotland
• Zuid-Korea

Hulpvragen assignment

• Vieren ze in dit land Valentijnsdag? Zo nee, wat vieren ze dan?
  
• Op welke dag vieren ze Valentijnsdag?
• Wat voor tradities zijn er op Valentijnsdag?
• Wat voor standaard cadeaus geven geliefde elkaar? 
• Hoe zou jij het willen vieren?

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