Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th. It is a holiday centered around love where both children and adults exchange cards, candy, and gifts to show affection. Children have Valentine's Day parties at school where they give cards and chocolates to their classmates. Popular gifts exchanged include boxes of chocolate candy, small gifts paired with cards, and flowers, especially roses which are traditionally given from husbands or boyfriends to wives or girlfriends. Cupid, the symbol of love, is said to make people fall in love with the first person they see if he strikes them with one of his arrows.

1. Valentine’s Day Customs and Symbols

2. February 14th Valentine’s Day is on February 14 th . It is the holiday of love. Both children and adults celebrate Valentine’s Day.

3. How We Celebrate Valentine´s Day Children have Valentine´s Day parties in school and give cards with candy and chocolates.

4. Valentine’s Day Card This is a Valentine´s Day card. It is pink with and has got two hearts on it. We give cards to the people we love. You can buy a card or make one.

5. Chocolate Candy Boxes of chocolate candy are popular on Valentine’s Day.

6. Gift and Card Some people give a small gift and card for Valentine´s Day.

7. Flowers It is customary that the husband or boyfriend buys flowers for his wife or girlfriend. Roses are the typical flower.

8. Cupid Be careful…if Cupid strikes you with his arrow, you will fall in love with the first person you see. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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