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Discover the origins of Valentine’s Day and the legend of St. Valentine. Learn about the history of chocolate , and why this sweet treat is such a popular gift for the holiday. See why some people are ditching traditional Valentine’s Day flowers for more edible gifts, like a bouquet of bacon roses! Under Queen Victoria, there was an emphasis on the importance of education, a rise in cooperative trade unions, and strict class values.(1837-1901) Chocolate and Valentine's Day have a long, intertwined history. Photo by: Anna Pustynnikova/Getty Images By Amy Henderson, Smithsonian.com, The Smithsonian Institution, adapted by Newsela staff More than just a day to give gifts and cards, Valentine’s Day has roots in ancient history and customs. You can test students’ knowledge of facts like where and when certain Valentine’s Day traditions originated with this seasonal challenge. [2. Valentine’s Day trivia](id-trivia) Discover the origins of Valentine’s Day and the legend of St. Valentine. Learn about the history of chocolate, and why this sweet treat is such a popular gift for the holiday. See why some people are ditching traditional Valentine’s Day flowers for more edible gifts, like a bouquet of bacon roses! Explore Valentine’s Day experiments in Newsela is an Instructional Content Platform that supercharges reading engagement and learning in every subject. Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts Valentine’s Day is the holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It may have had beginnings in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, but the origin of the holiday is vague at best. History of Valentine's Day By History.com, adapted by Newsela staff 02/13/2017 A Valentine's Day card depicting Cupid mending a broken heart. The card was posted in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in 1909. The text reads: "To My Valentine" and bears the couplet: "Don't despair as yet broken heart/Cupid in patching it will make a new start." If you’re not a Newsela customer yet, you can sign up for Newsela Lite to start your free 45-day trial of our premium products. You’ll get access to our Novel and Book Studies collection and additional premium ELA, social studies, and science content and activities to take your lessons to the next level. Unable to save at this time. REPLY. PUBLISH UNPUBLISH DISCARD Thank you for downloading this great Valentine’s Day freebie!!! I hope you and your students really enjoy this nonfiction reading activity. The history on Valentine’s Day is murky. I took information from several different sources and checked dates and facts. Since most of this is legend it is difficult to report with 100% accuracy. Valentine’s Day trivia. Valentine’s Day bell ringer. 1. Valentine’s Day seasonal challenge. More than just a day to give gifts and cards, Valentine’s Day has roots in ancient history and customs. You can test students’ knowledge of facts like where and when certain Valentine’s Day traditions originated with this seasonal challenge - Accommodated - The History of Valentines Day quiz for 7th grade students. Find other quizzes for English and more on Quizizz for free! St. Valentine, a name that is synonymous with love and romance across the globe, lived at a time when the Roman Empire was at its zenith. He is often best remembered for the act of marrying couples in secret defiance of the Roman Emperor's bans. However, the truth about St. Valentine is far more complex, woven from a mixture of historical fragments, religious tradition, and folklore. This has St. Valentine’s Day. Eventually, the day became associated with love. Typical Valentine's Day greetings In addition to the United States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France and Australia. In Great Britain, Valentine’s Day became popular around the 17th century. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like chocolate, friend, 1840 and more. D. Valentine's Day ranks second among card-giving holidays. According to paragraph 6, Valentine's Day cards usually contain imagery of any of these EXCEPT: A. horses and ponies 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).
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