Valentines Day Customs and Symbols February 14 th

Valentine’s Day Customs and Symbols

February 14 th • Valentine’s Day is on February 14 th. • Both children and adults celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Speaking Practice • Who celebrates Valentine’s Day? (verb) celebrar-celebrate festejar • Both _____ and _______celebrate ___________. • I celebrate by___________. • S/he celebrates by_________.

When is Valentine’s Day? • • It is on February 14 th. • • Valentine's Day is not a national holiday, so schools, banks, post offices, and government buildings are open.

Speaking Practice • When is Valentine’s Day celebrated? Valentine’s Day is _______ on ____________. Schools and businesses are_____ for Valentine’s Day.

Wall Calendar • These children are marking Valentine’s Day on a calendar. • The calendar is hanging on a wall.

Speaking Practice February is the month when we_______ Day. We also______ Presidents’ Day in __________

What do we celebrate on Valentine's Day? • We celebrate friendship and love. • We say, "Be my Valentine!" • We also say, “Happy Valentine’s day!”

Speaking Practice My partner said, “___________. ” I said, “_______________. ”

What is a “valentine”? • A “valentine” is a noun. • A valentine can be a person or a thing.

Valentine’s Day Card • This Valentine’s Day card is pink • It has two hearts on it. • Someone will sign the card, put it in the envelope, and give it to a special person.

Speaking Practice A noun is a ______, __________ or ______. Un nombre es una persona, el lugar, la cosa o la idea. A «valentine» is a noun. It is a person whom you like or love and it is also a card shaped like a heart. Today I celebrate Valentine’s Day by making valentines for my friends.

What do couples do on Valentine's Day? • They give each other cards and gifts. • They eat at romantic restaurants. • They say, "I love you. "

Gift and Card • Someone will be happy to receive this Valentine’s Day gift and card.

Why are red roses popular on Valentine's Day • All flowers, especially roses, are popular on Valentine's Day. • The color red represents love and passion. • A red rose symbolizes, “I love you. ”

Flowers for Her • The husband is holding a bouquet of flowers behind his back. • He is going to give them to his wife.

Chocolate Candy • Red boxes of chocolate candy are popular on Valentine’s Day.

What are some popular Valentine's Day gifts? • Chocolate candy, flowers, cards, and jewelry are popular Valentine's Day gifts.

Do people buy and give gifts like jewelry for Valentine's Day? • Yes, they do give gifts. • Jewelry like rings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces are popular gifts. • These necklaces are beautiful.

Speaking Practice A gift I would like for Valentine’s Day is. . . because. . S/he celebrated Valentine’s Day by giving___ _________________.

Who are these people? • They are newlyweds. • They just got married on Valentine’s Day. • The man is the groom. • The woman is the bride. • Why would a couple get married on Valentine’s Day?

Cupid • Be careful…if Cupid strikes you with his arrow, you will fall in love with the first person you see. • Happy Valentine’s Day!