What is Valentine's day? Why do we celebrate it?

What is Valentine's

day?Why do we

celebrate it?

Valentine's Day is celebrated every year on the 14th February.

How do we celebrate it?

Topics of Discussion

History of Saint Valentine

Valentines Traditions

Valentines Events at NorQuest Westmount

♥ lived before A.D. 269

♥ Looked like?

History ofSaintValentine

Emperor=ClaudiusLived in=Rome in Palace

♥ Claudius: Recruiter for army

Men hated wars

Loved families

Make new rule:

No marriage

Join army

Valentine – priest

Claudius forbade marriages

married secretly

Valentine : prison killed for

broke the law.

What happened?

People sad, throw flowers and notes

♥ Prison guard’s daughter visit Valentine.

♥ Became good friends.

Valentine died on 14th February.

sent message for friend. .

0n 14th February

From your Valentine

send Valentine cards

Sometimes want it secret

Valentines Traditions

Valentines Fundraiser at Westmount

Raise $ for Student Activity Fund

1. Gift basket Raffle

• for Him and for Her

• (tickets on sale morning to noon on Feb. 14 $1)

2. Bake Sale: Give your Valentine sweetheart a sweet

treat (during lunch on Feb. 14)

Valentine’s

Happy

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