Thinking in English

207. The History of Valentine’s Day! (English Vocabulary Lesson)


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Today, let’s discuss the history of St Valentine’s Day. How did the holiday transform from a Roman festival to a Christian holiday to an international day of love? Let’s discuss this while learning new vocabulary!


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Vocabulary
  • To exchange (v) - the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something elseI exchanged gifts with my girlfriend
  • Saint (n) – (St) a person who has received an official honour from the Christian, especially the Roman Catholic, Church for having lived in a good and holy waySaint George is the patron saint of England
  • To convert (v) - to change to a new religionHe converted to Catholicism when he got married
  • Festival (n) - a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food, or ceremoniesHoli is a famous festival in India
  • Fertility (n) - the quality of being able to produce young or fruitShe began fertility treatment at the clinic three years ago
  • To commercialise (v) - to develop or organize something in order to make as much money as possibleChristmas is now a commercialised holiday
  • Affection (n) - a feeling of liking for a person or placeHe had a deep affection for his aunt
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