St Valentine’s Day comes on February 14. It is not a legal or a national holiday. Banks and offices are not closed, but it is a happy little festival for young people. It is widely celebrated among people of all ages by exchange of “valentines”. A “valentine” may mean a special greeting-card or a little present. It may be for the person who receives the gift. St Valentine is the patron of sweethearts.
February 14 is the anniversary of his death. The day is the time to send little gifts to those you love. Flowers and candy are favourite presents which sweethearts send to each other. Valentine candy is packed in red heart-shaped boxes and sold for this one day. Valentines are special greeting cards. They are often coloured red, have red trimmings and pictures of hearts.
Some “valentines” are very fancy, they are trimmed with paper lace and little bows of paper ribbon. They have verses of love poetry printed on them. It is a good day for parties, especially by young people. The hosts trim the hall with red and white paper hearts. Refreshments are often coloured red, like red candy and punch. Sandwiches and cakes are often cut in the shape of hearts. Sometimes, a King and Queen of Hearts are chosen for the evening of dance.
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День Святого Валентина наступает 14 февраля. Он не является официальным или национальным праздником. Банки и офисы не закрыты, но это счастливый фестиваль молодых людей. Он широко отмечается среди людей всех возрастов, в том числе посредством обмена “валентинок”. “Валентинками” могут быть специальные открытки или маленький подарок. Это может быть для человека, которому адресован подарок. Святой Валентин -покровитель влюбленных.
14 февраля-годовщина его смерти. День-это время, чтобы отправить небольшие подарки для тех, кого вы любите. Цветы и конфеты-любимые подарки, которые влюбленные посылают друг другу. "Валентинова" конфетка упакована в красную в форме сердца коробка и продается за этот один день. Валентинки - специальные поздравительные открытки. Они часто окрашены в красный цвет, с красной отделкой и фотографией сердца.
Некоторые “валентинки” очень необычные, они обрезаются с бумажными кружевами и маленькой бумажной лентой. Они содержат стихи о любви, напечатанные в них. Это хороший день для вечеринок, особенно для молодежи. Хозяева украшают зал красными и белыми бумажными сердечками. Напитки часто окрашены в красный цвет, как и красные конфеты и пунш. Бутерброды и пирожные часто вырезаны в форме сердца. Иногда выбираются король и королева на вечер танцев.
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