The history and traditions of St. Valentine's Day
презентация к уроку по английскому языку (5 класс)

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is a religious holiday, which is celebrated in Great Britain and in many European countries and in the USA St. Valentine’s Day

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A legend says that a longtime ago in Rome there was a priest named Valentine . Claudius II was Emperor at that time made a law that no one could become engaged or married. He was afraid that if men had girls or wives, they wouldn't want to fight in wars. But Valentine felt sorry for young people who were in love. So he married them secretly. When Emperor found it he had Valentine put to death. Some people say this happened on the 14 th of February

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Nowadays St. Valentine's Day is a special time when people tell each other that they love them and care about them. To celebrate the date, people send special cards with romantic messages. They give small gifts to their sweethearts. Many poems are heard on this day

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According to the many mythological beliefs, Cupid was the son of Venus. In Latin language, the word Cupid means “ desire ”. It’s a little boy with an amazing smile. He has a bow with a quiver of arrows. Cupid hypnotizes the hearts of both young boys and girls Cupid Symbols

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Two red hearts have the universal symbols of love Hearts

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Rose is one of the most popular flower and one of the most powerful symbol of Valentine's Day. It’s symbol of beauty and love

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Lovebirds and Doves Doves are also part of the Valentine tradition. These birds are symbols of love and loyalty

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Love Rings - in the most countries during the engagement and wedding people are exchanged the rings

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Greeting postcards – Valentines are the most popular presents in this day. The first valentine-postcard the priest Valentine wrote to the jailer's daughter by himself

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There are several Valentine's Day customs and traditions associated with festival but these vary in different countries because of the social and cultural differences Traditions

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In this day the Italians give each other their favourite sweets – chocolate . It’s a sweets day for them

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In Finland people give each other the gifts in the form of heart

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In England people sent the love messages to everybody

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Generous people in France give to each other the jewelery

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In Russia people of all ages like to give valentines , flowers , different types of toys and sweets

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Romeo – Aladdin – Adam – Prince – Shrek – Buratino – The Beast – Mickey Mouse – Find the couple

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Romeo – Juliet Aladdin – Jasmin Adam – Eva Prince – Cinderella Shrek – Fiona Buratino – Malvina The Beast – Beauty Mickey Mouse – Minnie Mouse Find the couple

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W R O S E Q J S F C L H G W F D S A R H O E F E M N K I I O V A L E N T I N E C E R O T C Z S T N O X T W N U G S A D L P D E E P D M R S A I E R A I T M R H T N A S R D O V O I E K R N T R E D W P R Word search You can find 16 words

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Love is blind Love conqueres all Love makes all men equal 4) Love me, love my dog 5) All is far in love and war 6) Old love doesn’t rust Proverbs

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Find out the Russian equivalents Любовь слепа Любовь побеждает все Любовь делает всех равными 4) Любишь меня, полюбишь и мою собаку 5) В любви как на войне 6) Старая любовь не ржавеет

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9 8 15 16 5 2 5 15 21 8 1 22 5 1 8 1 16 16 25 22 1 12 5 14 20 9 14 5 19 4 1 25 1 = A 4 = D 5 = E 8 = H 9 = I 12 = L 14 = N 15 = O 16 = P 19 = S 20 = T 21 = U 22 = V 25 = Y A secret message

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I hope you have a happy Valentines Day A secret message

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Draw your own valentine card

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Where did St. Valentine live? A) In Greece B) In Rome In Great Britain What date is St. Valentine Day? 15 th of February 16 Th of March 14 th of February Quiz

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3 ) How do you spell 14th? Forteenth Fourtienth Fourteenth 4 ) According to a popular belief, why was St Valentine beheaded ? Because he secretly married young couples Because he ran away with Emperor Claudius’s daughter Because he was always in love with someone

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5) When St Valentine was in prison, who did he fall in love with? His prisoner’s daughter His prisoner’s wife His prisoner’s sister 6) The girl St Valentine fell in love with was? A) Deaf B) Blind C) Blind and deaf

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7 ) What colour is associated St Valentine’s Day? Orange; Purple; Red 8 ) Which Roman God is one of symbols of St Valentine’s Day? Eros Cupid Apollo

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9) Which are the most common flowers given on St Valentine’s Day? Roses; Sunflowers; Snowdrops 10) What greeting is often said on this day? A) Happy love life! B) Good luck! C) Happy Valentine’s Day!