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History of Valentines
Day
By: Ashley Hallas Period 3
The Legend Of St. ValentineThe Legend Of St. Valentine
Legend states that St. Legend states that St.
Valentine had been Valentine had been persecuted for being a persecuted for being a Christian by Roman Christian by Roman Emperor Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II. Claudius attempted to Claudius attempted to persuade Valentine to persuade Valentine to convert to Roman convert to Roman Paganism, but failed. Paganism, but failed.
After Claudius’ attempts to After Claudius’ attempts to convert Valentine had failed convert Valentine had failed he was executed, but he he was executed, but he didn’t leave this world didn’t leave this world without leaving his mark.without leaving his mark.
Legend Cont.Legend Cont. It is said that before It is said that before
Valentine’s execution Valentine’s execution had taken place, that had taken place, that he had fallen in love he had fallen in love with the daughter of with the daughter of his jailer. He would his jailer. He would write letters back & write letters back & forth with the jailers forth with the jailers daughter & in his very daughter & in his very last letter signed it last letter signed it from your valentine, from your valentine, which became known which became known as the very first as the very first “Valentine”. Starting “Valentine”. Starting the tradition of the tradition of Valentine’s Day.Valentine’s Day.
Cultures From Around The Cultures From Around The World World
BrazilBrazilIn Brazil Valentines DayIn Brazil Valentines Dayis celebrated on June is celebrated on June 12 but is recognized as12 but is recognized asboyfriend/girlfriend day.boyfriend/girlfriend day.This day was most likelyThis day was most likelychosen because it is thechosen because it is theday before St. day before St. Anthony’s birthday which Anthony’s birthday which
isisknown as the marriage known as the marriage saint. Many believe that saint. Many believe that they will find a spouse.they will find a spouse.
ColombiaColombiaIn Colombia this day is In Colombia this day is recognized as recognized as Love/Friendship Day. It is Love/Friendship Day. It is celebrated on the 3celebrated on the 3rdrd
FridayFriday& Saturday in September. & Saturday in September. Anonymous participants Anonymous participants exchange gifts, “Secret exchange gifts, “Secret Friend”. Quite similar to Friend”. Quite similar to
the the traditional “Secret Santa”.traditional “Secret Santa”.
Cultures From Around The Cultures From Around The World Cont.World Cont.
South KoreaSouth Korea
It is recognized as It is recognized as
Pepero Day. It is Pepero Day. It is
Celebrated on Nov. 11, Celebrated on Nov. 11,
but there is also a but there is also a
separate “Valentine’sseparate “Valentine’s
Day” for those who areDay” for those who are
single, called Black Day single, called Black Day
it is celebrated on April it is celebrated on April 14.14.
Denmark & NorwayDenmark & Norway
Known as Valentinsdag. Known as Valentinsdag. NotNot
greatly celebrated to the greatly celebrated to the
extent of the U.S. extent of the U.S. Couples Couples
usually just go out to usually just go out to
dinner, or send their dinner, or send their partnerpartner
small gifts.small gifts.
In the U.S.In the U.S.
In the U.S. In the U.S. Valentine’sValentine’s
Day is celebrated on Day is celebrated on
Feb. 14. It has become Feb. 14. It has become
one of the most one of the most popularpopular
days for loved ones to days for loved ones to
exchange gifts such as exchange gifts such as
candy, flowers, & love candy, flowers, & love
notes “Valentines”.notes “Valentines”.
Modern Valentine’s Day Modern Valentine’s Day SymbolsSymbols
Cupid Cupid
If shot by cupid youIf shot by cupid you
fall in love.fall in love.
Outline of HeartOutline of Heart
Symbol of love &Symbol of love &
passion.passion.
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