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Saint Valentine's Day
Commonly shortened Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is on 14th February. It is the traditional day on which
people express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards,
presenting flowers, or offering confectionery.
History
·Customs associated with Valentine's Day had their
origin in the popular belief held by people in Great
Britain during 14th and 15th century that birds begin
to mate on February 14.
·Lovers, therefore found St Valentine's Day an
appropriate time to send love letters and gifts to
beloved.
·The earliest known Valentine card was sent in 1477.
What happens on Valentines day in
Britain?
People send cards, juhtslaidi teksti laadide redige
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flowers, chocolates
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and other
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Neljas tase
gifts.Traditionally
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these were sent
anonymously, but
nowadays they often
make it clear who is
sending each
'Valentine'.
Traditions
Girls believed that the first man they see on
Valentine's Day would marry them within a year.
If a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's
Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a
sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very
happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a rich
person.
In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given
as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes
were favourite decorations on the spoons. The
decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!"