What is Valentine's
day?Why do we
celebrate it?
Valentine's Day is celebrated every year on the 14th February.
How do we celebrate it?
Topics of Discussion
History of Saint Valentine
Valentines Traditions
Valentines Events at NorQuest Westmount
♥ lived before A.D. 269
♥ Looked like?
History ofSaintValentine
Emperor=ClaudiusLived in=Rome in Palace
♥ Claudius: Recruiter for army
Men hated wars
Loved families
Make new rule:
No marriage
Join army
Valentine – priest
Claudius forbade marriages
married secretly
Valentine : prison killed for
broke the law.
What happened?
People sad, throw flowers and notes
♥ Prison guard’s daughter visit Valentine.
♥ Became good friends.
Valentine died on 14th February.
sent message for friend. .
0n 14th February
From your Valentine
send Valentine cards
Sometimes want it secret
Valentines Traditions
Valentines Fundraiser at Westmount
Raise $ for Student Activity Fund
1. Gift basket Raffle
• for Him and for Her
• (tickets on sale morning to noon on Feb. 14 $1)
2. Bake Sale: Give your Valentine sweetheart a sweet
treat (during lunch on Feb. 14)
Valentine’s
Happy
DayTo you allEve batten 11.2.08
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