Слайд 1: St. Valentines Day
Слайд 2: Saint Valentine – Who is he? The legend says that Valentine was a priest who lived in Rome.
Слайд 3:Claudius II was an Emperor of Rome. And he outlawed marriage for his soldiers.
He believed that single men were better for war.
Слайд 4: Valentine believed an angel inspired him to marry the couples.
Слайд 5:After Claudius II found out about the marriages. He was very angry.
Слайд 6:There was a great search for all those who participated.
Слайд 7:When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Слайд 8: And Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death.
Слайд 9: While in prison, Valentine fell in love with a young girl, his jailor's daughter, who visited him.
Слайд 10: According to the legend, Valentine sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. Before his death, he wrote a letter to his girlfriend, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' An expression that is still in use today.
Слайд 11: Valentine's Day Symbols.