Hello, friends!
😊 It is Valentine’s Day – a special day when we show love and kindness to family and friends. It happens every year on February 14th.
🌟Do you know why we celebrate it, and what makes this day so special?
Let’s find out with Clever Hedgehog!
How did Valentine’s Day come to be?
People started celebrating Valentine’s Day a long time ago, in the 5th century AD. At that time in Rome (Italy), the emperor Claudius II didn’t want people to get married, believing married men wouldn’t like to become his soldiers. But there was a priest named Valentine who wanted to help people. He continued to hold wedding ceremonies in secret.
When the emperor found out, he put Valentine in jail. Even in jail, Valentine kept spreading love and kindness. He became friends with the jailer’s daughter, and before he died, he wrote her a love note, signing it “From Your Valentine.”
That’s how people believe Valentine’s Day started, and the tradition spread worldwide.
Why do we see hearts and roses everywhere on Valentine’s Day?
We see hearts and roses ❤️🌹 because they are symbols of Valentine’s Day. But there are more symbols too!
What Are the Symbols of Valentine’s Day?
❤️ Hearts – The most famous symbol of love! They represent love and affection.
🌹 Flowers – Especially red roses, which symbolize deep love.
🍫 Heart-shaped Chocolate – Sweets are a delicious way to show you care.
💌 Valentine’s cards – Sent to friends and family with kind words. They are the easiest way to say what you feel.
On Valentine’s Day, you can see these symbols everywhere, on candies, balloons, and on Valentine’s Day cards! In the United States, people exchange millions of Valentine’s Day cards each year! Valentine’s Day is also a big day for flowers; people buy millions of roses to give to their loved ones.
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day with friends
We celebrate it to show love and kindness to our family, friends, and even pets!
💌 Make a Valentine’s card – Draw hearts, flowers, or cute animals and write a kind message for someone special.
❤️ Show Kindness: Do something nice for someone you love, like helping them with chores or giving them a hug!
🎁 Give gifts – A handmade craft, a drawing, or even a hug can make someone smile!
🎶 Sing and dance – Play fun music and enjoy the day with happy songs and laughter.
🎀 You can also have a special Valentine’s Day party at school or home with yummy treats and fun games.
🍪 Bake sweet treats – Heart-shaped cookies, cupcakes, or sandwiches are fun to make and share.
💖 Say kind words – Tell your parents, friends, or teachers why you appreciate them!
Explore Clever Hedgehog’s ideas on how you can celebrate your friends and family on Valentine’s Day >>>
A bookmark “Heart” – ORIGAMI for kids
A CONTEST!
Valentine’s Day is here, and Clever Hedgehog has a special surprise for you! We want to hear all about what YOU love. It can be anything – your favorite book, your best friend, music, games, nature, or even Clever Hedgehog himself! 😊
💖 Write a Letter or Draw a Picture to Clever Hedgehog! 💖
- Write about or draw a picture of something you love!
- Don’t forget to tell us why you love it – is it because it makes you happy? Or because it’s fun to play with? ✨
- Send your letter or drawing to Clever Hedgehog’s email: storieswithcleverhedgehog@gmail.com
- Expect a surprise from Clever Hedgehog!
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True or False Game: Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day
True. That makes it one of the most popular holidays for giving cards!
True.
True. It started a long time ago in Rome, named after a kind priest named Valentine.
False. It is. People believe that we feel love with our hearts!
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