St. Valentine’s Day

Jaume Peñarroja Sánchez

Noemí Ruíz González

Míriam Ródenas García

Origins

• There were many Christians named Valentine. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, at least three Saint Valentines are mentioned who are associated with 14 February.

• The Valentine that most experts believe is the actual one remembered on St. Valentine's Day was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity.

Dates

• St. Valentines day is celebrated on 14th of February.

• This festivity started about eighteen centuries ago.

Facts

• Each year in Britain, we spend around £503 m on cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts for Valentine's Day. Traditionally these were sent anonymously, but nowadays we often make it clear who is sending each 'Valentine'.

Customs & traditions

• Traditionally, spring begins on St Valentine's Day (February 14th), the day on which birds chose their mates. In parts of Sussex, Valentine’s Day was called 'the Birds' Wedding Day'.

Food

The typical food this day usually has a heart shape. Chocolates, cakes and candies are the most popular meals this day. Strawberry with chocolate is a very popular meal too.