The history of Valentine’s Day
Uncover the surprising ancient roots and legends behind today's most romantic holiday.
Topic
Valentine's Day has surprising ancient roots and old legends that eventually turned into our modern romantic traditions. Looking at how the holiday changed over time brings up stories about how different cultures celebrate love and personal milestones today.
Category
Seasonal, People and relationships
Level
B1
Grammar form
Active and passive voice
Target vocabulary
origin
ancient
custom
legend
romantic
exchange
Teaching notes
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Answers
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Listening track