2. Valentines Day is a holiday on the 14th February, celebrating love
and affection.
It´s named after Saint Valentine. According to the
legend, marriage was banned in Rome but Saint Valentine
continued to marry people in secret.
Although Valentine's 'Day is considered an important part of the
British and American year, it is not a national holiday. People still
have work, school and partake in normal activities.

3. On Valentine´s Day, it is tradition to give cards, sweets and
flowers to the person you love. In school, children sign cards and
give them to each other. Some teachers in primary schools, show
the children how to make these cards and encourage them to
give them out.

4. Adults send each other letters, listen to love songs and go out for
romantic dinners.
There are certain things associated
with Valentine´s Day. It´s common to
give red roses, big teddy bears and
heart shaped gifts.

5. From your secret admirer…
A common thing that happens on Valentine´s Day is people leave
cards for someone they fancy, but don´t sign it with their name.
They leave ´from your secret admirer´.
Another thing that people say to each other is ´be my Valentine!´

6. Every year, terrible films and music are played everywhere.

7. This holiday is most popular in USA, although still a big tradition
in UK. In USA, 190million Valentine´s Day cards are sent every
year. If you include the ones sent in schools, the figure is 1 billion
– with teachers receiving the most!
In UK, 1.6billion pounds is spent each year on Valentine´s Day!

8. Some people hate Valentine´s Day
though!
Valentine´s Day can be a lonely time for some people. They get upset
that they are single. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T_fZUiN3Eg