Legend:

Valentine’s Day is February 14. It is not a holiday, but it is a special day for many people in different countries around the world. Each year on Valentine’s Day, friends and lovers exchange valentine cards, chocolates, candy, flowers, and other gifts.

In elementary schools in North America, children make valentines for their classmates and put them in a large, decorated mailbox. On February 14, the teacher opens the box and distributes the cards to the students. Many schools also celebrate Valentine’s Day with parties. People in many countries love to send and receive valentines. These days, more people send e-cards than regular cards. The cost of stamps is high, and e-cards are more convenient.

There are many symbols of Valentine’s Day, such as hearts, roses, and cupids. The symbol of cupid comes from ancient Roman times. Cupid was the son of the love goddess, Venus. Cupid was a playful child who flew around shooting love arrows into people’s hearts, making them fall in love.

There are many different stories about the origin of Valentine’s Day. According to one legend, the custom of sending a card to a loved one goes back to the days of the Roman Empire. In the third century, there was a priest named Valentinus. Valentinus was put in jail and sentenced to die by Emperor Claudius because of his Christian beliefs. When Valentinus was in jail, he fell in love with the jailer’s daughter.

According to the story, the jailer’s daughter was blind, but Valentinus had special abilities and was able to cure her. When he was in jail, she brought him food and delivered messages. The night before Valentinus was executed, he wrote a goodbye note to the jailer’s daughter and signed it “Your Valentine.”

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