Valentine's Day

 Valentine's Day

    Valentine's Day may have been named after Saint Valentine. He was a Christian Priest who lived during Roman times. In those days, many Christians were put in jail just because of their religion. Valentine was one of them. He would not change his religion. So he was killed on February 14 in the year A.D. 269. He left a note to a friend. He signed the note, "Your Valentine."
    Today, many countries celebrate this holiday on February 14. It is a day for people to show love. people send cards to their sweethearts. They also send cards to their friends and family.
    In the U.S., it is the custom for men to give presents to their sweethearts. The gifts are often candy or flowers. Children celebrate Valentine's Day, too. They have parties at school. They give cards to each other.
    In Japan, women are the gift-givers. They give gifts to men they like. If a Japanese man gets a gift, he must give a gift in return one month later, on March 14.
    In England, People bake treats for gifts. They make Valentine buns with raisins or plums baked inside.
    People all over the world enjoy Valentine's Day. No matter what their custom, that day is all about love.