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 

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 rose
2. Red lilly
3. Red rose
4. White lilly

What does the word Valentine mean?
Two answers are correct

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

What do lovers send 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. 4th century
4. 5th century

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

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