Saint Valentine's Day[1] (commonly shortened to Valentine's Day[1][2][3]) is an annual holiday held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions.[1][3] The holiday is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). The holiday first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. Modern Valentine's Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards.[4] The sending of Valentines was a fashion in nineteenth-century Great Britain, and, in 1847, Esther Howland developed a successful business in her Worcester, Massachusetts home with hand-made Valentine cards based on British models. The popularity of Valentine cards in 19th century America, where many Valentine cards are now general greeting cards rather than declarations of love, was a harbinger of the future commercialization of holidays in the United States.[5] It's considered one of the Hallmark holidays. The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, behind Christmas. The association estimates that, in the US, men spend on average twice as much money as women.[6]
I think everybody knows that sport is very important part of healthy lifestyle. You can choose any type of sport. It doesn’t matter if you want to be fit, healthy and cheerful.Думаю, все знают, что спорт — очень важная составляющая здорового образа жизни. Вы можете выбрать любой вид спорта. Это не имеет значения, если вы хотите быть в хорошей форме, здоровым и бодрым.I like lessons of physical education at school. Moreover, I attend boxing section after lessons. It’s one of my favorite types of pastime. I constantly develop in this direction and improve my skills.Мне нравятся уроки физкультуры в школе. Кроме того, я хожу на секцию бокса после уроков. Это одно из моих любимых занятий в свободное время. Я постоянно развиваюсь в этом направлении и улучшаю свои навыки.Several teachers was training me. All of them were attentive for me and highly professional. I have two friends who attend boxing with me. We spend our free time together.Меня тренировали несколько учителей. Все они были внимательны ко мне и очень профессиональны. У меня есть два лучших друга, которые ходят на бокс вместе со мной. Мы проводим свободное время вместе.Another sport that I enjoy is athletics. It closely linked with boxing. It helps to achieve good results. I like to run and to do strength exercises. It strengthens the body and improves endurance.Еще один вид спорта, которым я увлекаюсь — это легкая атлетика. Она тесно связана с боксом и достичь в нем хороших результатов. Мне нравится бегать и выполнять силовые упражнения. Это укрепляет тело, повышает выносливость.My sister likes sport too. She attend tennis and she’s good at it. I like to watch the games with her participation.Моя сестра тоже любит спорт. Она ходит на теннис и она хороша в нем. Я люблю смотреть игры с ее участием.Anyway, I like all sports. It very important for our family. Because we want to be healthy.
Modern Valentine's Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards.[4]
The sending of Valentines was a fashion in nineteenth-century Great Britain, and, in 1847, Esther Howland developed a successful business in her Worcester, Massachusetts home with hand-made Valentine cards based on British models. The popularity of Valentine cards in 19th century America, where many Valentine cards are now general greeting cards rather than declarations of love, was a harbinger of the future commercialization of holidays in the United States.[5] It's considered one of the Hallmark holidays.
The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, behind Christmas. The association estimates that, in the US, men spend on average twice as much money as women.[6]