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1. SAINT VALENTINE DAY
Pablo Vázquez Pérez
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2. What is Valentine Day?
It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a holiday in most of
them.
In some countries it is known as The Day of Lovers or The Day of Love and Friendship.
This can be done by giving flowers, chocolates, Valentine's cards or just a nice gift.
Presents that you can give in this day:
-Chocolates -Valentine´s cards -Flowers

3. Why is it celebrated on the 14th
February?
Some people that Valentine's Day is on 14th February because this is the date when Saint
Valentine died or was buried.
Other believes:
Others believe that it is celebrated mid-February because it was an attempt by the Catholic
church to christianize the celebrations of the pagan festival of fertility 'Lupercalia' which
started on 15th February.

4. Since when is it celebrated?
Since the nineteenth century, people have exchanged cards and gifts like roses and
chocolates.
However, like most holiday celebrations, Valentine's Day has been commercialized and now
many think it seems more like a celebration organized by the shops and department stores
as any hint of romanticism has been lost.
Commerce:

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