The History of Valentine's Day - video listening activity.
Emperor Claudius had vast armies. His armies were huge. brave. tired. The soldiers were homesick. They wanted to get away from home. missed their families. had fevers and headaches. The emperor banned marriages. He made married people wear wedding bands. all his soldiers get married. marriage illegal. Valentine was called "Father Valentine" because he was a Christian priest. the "father" of Valentine's Day, an older man who young people liked. Claudius arrested Valentine because his men liked Valentine better than Claudius. Valentine helped people get married. Valentine refused to join the army. While Valentine was in prison (jail), his friends tried to help him escape. brought him food and sweets. threw notes through his window. Many people felt gratitude towards Valentine. They were thankful for his help. scared he would get them in trouble. sad that he was in prison. February 14 is the day Valentine was exe