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The History of Valentine’s Day. The history of Valentine’s Day is murky at best. Most experts would agree that the myths and legends that accompany this holiday are way too many and way too similar to be true. The continually evolving nature of Valentine’s Day adds another layer of complexity, which means that finding the true origin is The Catholic Church doesn’t recognize St. Valentine’s Day on its calendar anymore, but people throughout the world still celebrate the day. CHANGING TRADITIONS. Valentine’s Day traditions have evolved a lot over the years. For example, in the Middle Ages—which lasted from the 5th to 15th centuries in Europe—people started exchanging The first exchange of a Valentine’s Day card was sent during the 1700s but it was not until the 1840s that cards and letters for this day became mass-produced. Today, Valentine’s Day is the second most popular day for sending cards and letters, next to Christmas. In the United States alone, approximately 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards These 10 free coloring pages are a great way for kids to learn about the history of Valentine’s Day. Download the Valentine’s Day worksheets below. There are 10 coloring pages to print out. Make sure to check the printer settings. These history of St Valentine worksheets are free to print but are for personal and classroom use only. History and Customs of Valentine's Day - Valentine's Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, has its origins in both ancient Roman and Christian traditions. Free printable reading with questions (PDF file). Howland became known as the “Mother of the American Valentine.” In 1882, she sold her company to the Whitney Company, making it the world’s largest manufacturer of Valentine’s Day cards at that time. Valentine’s Day has grown in popularity since its earliest beginnings. Today, it is one of the most popular holidays in the world. First Grade Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Workbook with Math Worksheets; The History of Valentine's Day (Grades 4-6) Valentine's Day Puzzle Card The Catholic Church has nearly a dozen saints called Valentine (or Valentinus, or even Valentina) and there is some confusion over which saint represents the St Valentine in Valentine’s Day. However, most historians agree that it is likely Saint Valentine of Rome who died around 270 AD for breaking the laws set by Roman Emperor Claudius II. Watch one of these videos to learn about Saint Valentine and the history of Valentine’s Day. St. Valentine’s Day History– This is a very short animated overview of the history behind the holiday. Story of Saint Valentine– A 22-minute long animated program about St. Valentine and the history of Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day Writing Pupils will learn about the historical and cultural developments that established Valentine’s Day as what we now know it as, in our National Geographic Kids’ Culture primary resource sheet. The teaching resource can be used in study group tasks for learning about how festivals / holidays evolve and develop over time. Enjoy the spirit of Valentine’s Day while learning with our Free Valentine Addition Worksheet. This printable, tailored for 1st graders, combines a delightful Valentine theme with easy activities that make math fun. Download now for an engaging educational experience that adds love and learning to the classroom. Your little Valentine will be searching for the right words in this Valentine’s Day word search puzzle. Grade Levels: 2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12 If you’re in search of an excellent way to nudge your 5th grade students to learn more about the story and history of the Day of Hearts, you’re going to love our History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Worksheets. As the title suggests, in this activity, your students must do some Valentine’s Day Reading to know the origins of this day, find out about Valentine’s identity, and Holiday worksheets are a great way for students to learn about history and legends. This worksheet will teach students the origin of Valentine's Day. Students will read two interesting legends on how Valentine's Day started. Then, they will fill out a Venn diagram on how the stories are similar and different. There are 2 choices for the math game: A board that goes to 100 and one that goes to 120. My 1st graders use the 120 math game board, but if you have kindergarteners they would use the 100 math game board. First Grade Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Workbook with Math Worksheets; The History of Valentine's Day (Grades 4-6) Valentine's Day Puzzle Card Incredible Valentine’s Day Books Kids Will Love! Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday to celebrate in the classroom or at home! Nothing quite like the excitement of pink and red decorations, heartfelt notes of kindness, and festive Valentine’s Day activities that create a joyful atmosphere to celebrate love, friendship, and the happiness of being together. If you’re looking for a great way to develop your students’ attention to detail, you’re going to want to download our 1st Grade Valentine’s Day Reading Comprehension without delay! They’ll read two paragraphs about Valentine’s Day. The first paragraph tells them about the history of the festival. The second informs them of current customs as celebrated in America. Once they’ve Click here to browse all of the Valentine’s Day Worksheets and hands-on printable activities here at Mama’s Learning Corner! Phonics mazes, coloring pages, counting hearts, and more! Valentine’s Day Worksheets for Kindergarten and First Grade. Using different themes throughout the school year is a fun way to vary the school day. History.com – Read about Valentine’s Day history, legends about St. Valentine, love letters written by President Truman, cupids, and about some of the great romances in history. (for 7th grade & up).
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