💝 St. Valentine
February 14 Ages 4–11
Valentine’s Day is named after St. Valentine, a Christian priest in ancient Rome. Today it is a day to show love and kindness to family and friends.
📅 Dates
| 2026 | Valentine's Day: Sat, Feb 14, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Valentine's Day: Sun, Feb 14, 2027 |
| 2028 | Valentine's Day: Mon, Feb 14, 2028 |
📖 Who was St. Valentine?
Not much is known for sure about Valentine. He was a Christian martyr in Rome around the year 270. Legends say he helped people in trouble and wrote a note to a friend signed "from your Valentine."
Hundreds of years later, writers connected his feast day, February 14, with love and friendship. People began sending handwritten notes, and later printed cards.
In American schools, kids often decorate boxes and give valentines to every classmate, so no one is left out.
✨ Traditions
- Valentine cards for friends and family
- Hearts and flowers
- Class valentine exchanges
- Acts of kindness
🔤 Words to know
- valentine
- A card or note of love or friendship
- martyr
- Someone who died for their beliefs
- feast day
- A day to remember a saint
✂️ Crafts & activities
Kindness Valentines
You need: Red and pink paper, Scissors, Markers
- Fold paper in half and cut half a heart along the fold.
- Open it and write one thing you like about a friend.
- Make one for everyone in your class!
🖍️ Coloring pages
St. Valentine quiz
Where did St. Valentine live?
What is the date of Valentine’s Day?
What do many kids give classmates?
Why do many classes give a card to everyone?
💭 Let’s talk
How can you make someone feel loved this week — without spending money?
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