14 February 269

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

Valentin versus Claudius IIClaudius II (213-270)

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

Secret marriagesValentin as bishop at Claudius II the

Gothic Age

Prohibition of marryingValentine is taken to prison

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

The tradition of sending valentines

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

Pagan originsLupercalia

Pan, a god who is everywhere in natureFebruary ( purification): Februa , straps

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

Lupercalia

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

Other love images in Ancient Rome

Cupid/Eros and his mother Venus/Aphrodite

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

Rather popular couples

Eros et PsiquePyramus and ThisbeTristan and IsoldeRomeo and JulietDon Juan Tenorio et Inés George and the meringue moon

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

Romantic dinersWarm evenings by the fireplaceEtc…

Some activities

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

FlowersCharles II of Sweden introduced the Persian

custom of "the language of flowers” in 1700sThe red rose is Venus’s favourite flower.Tulips and daffodils are also popular.

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

Symbols

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

Food Our favourite gastroblog has got an entire list

of recipes to impress your partner on this special occasion.

http://www.cocinandoconcatman.com/search/label/San%20Valent%C3%ADn

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com

I wish you a day full of loving moments

www.teachingenglishbyfran.com