Valentine's day

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Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

What do you know
about Valentine's Day?

What do you think of this tradition?

History Valentine's Day 

Valentine was a priest in ....

1. Greece
2. Canada
3. Rome
4. England

Why do you think Emperor Claudius banned marriage?

1. He believed that marriage was only for royalty.
2. He believed that marriage was evil.
3. He believed that marriage made people stronger.
4. He believed that marriage made soldiers weak.

What phrase did Valentine write in his farewell letter?

1. Happy Valentine's day.
2. You are my Valentine.
3. My only Valentine.
4. From your Valentine.

Which year did 14th February become St Valentine's Day?

1. 496 AD
2. 496 BC
3. 469 AD
4. 469 BC

Why did Christians choose the 14th of February for St Valentines Day?

1. To try and stop a pagan festival of sacrifice and eating.
2. No real reason.
3. So people could celebrate two things on the same day.
4. It was already a special day for Christians.

Do you have plans for Valentine's Day?

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

Vinegar valentines

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Assignment

Make a Valentines card or a Vinegar Valentine

You can use sites like canva to make it easier.

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