Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day happens every year on February 14. Red and pink hearts, along with chubby cupids, decorate stores, offices, and classrooms. Children often make cards to give to their friends and their families. Adults make or buy special cards for the people they love. Friends may give gifts of candy, flowers, jewellery or clothing.

The cards given on Valentine's Day are called "valentines." Valentines often have poems written on them. One of the most popular Valentine's poem is the following:

Roses are red;
Violets are blue;
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.

Valentine's Day is not a legal holiday. This means that businesses and schools are open. Mail is delivered. But Valentine's Day is still a very special day. Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to tell someone "I'm glad you're my friend," or "I love you."

1. When is Valentine's Day?
2. Who do children give cards to?
3. What kinds of gifts may be given on Valentine's Day?
4. What are the cards given for Valentine's Day called?