Written by Danilo, teacher of a level 3 class
Behind the school, in Campo de Fiori, there is a market where I love going for shopping. Also the 14th , before my lesson began, I went there to buy something for the dinner… I bought flowers, of course. And choccolates, a lot of choccolates! Then I spent the evening at a candlelight restaurant where I gave the flowers and the chocolates to the students who came with me: we enjoyed very much this Italian St Valentine!
What you can feel studying in Rome
Dietro la scuola, in Campo de Fiori, c’e` un mercato dove amo andare per fare le compere. Anche il 14, prima della lezione, sono andato a comprare qualcosa per cena… Ho comprato dei fiori, naturalmente. E cioccolatini, molti cioccolatini! Poi ho passato la sera in un ristorante a lume di candele dove ho regalato fiori e cioccolatini agli studenti che erano venuti con me: ci siamo molto divertiti in questo San Valentino italiano!
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There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer’s daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it “From Your Valentine”. Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.
Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.
Valentine Day makes you feel that you are in love and also takes you to the journey of love & romance.