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Teaching A Day for Love

A Day for Love

The article offers information on the celebration of the Valentine's Day, which is held every February 14. It states that Valentine's Day is a date devoted to courtship in the U.S. and Western Europe. It is characterized by customs such as sending valentine cards with pink hearts, ribbons and lace. Valentine's Day is celebrated to honor St. Valentine, a priest who lived in the third century A.D.

Robert D. San Souci
Cricket Media

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How did the traditions of Valentine's Day begin?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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