Valentine’s Day is a day where people like to demonstrate their love for each other, usually for couples. People give each other cards, flowers and gifts to celebrate the day. It is a popular holiday all over the world and is widely celebrated in the USA, UK, Canada, and other English-speaking countries.

Here are some important words in English to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day:

1. St Valentine (n. person) – The Christian saint whom the holiday is named for.
2. Cupid (n. person) – The Roman god of love, usually depicted as a baby with wings and a bow and arrow, who has become a symbol for the holiday.
3. Valentine (n.)
   1. The person you ask to spend the holiday with you. (Usually a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, or significant person)
   2. The card you give a person on Valentine’s Day
4. Carnation (n.) – A type of flower that is popular to give on Valentine’s Day. (Roses are also popular)
5. Bouquet (n.) – A group or bunch of flowers you give someone.
6. Romance (n.) – The feeling of excitement and mystery connected to love.
   1. (adj) – Romantic
   2. (verb) – to romance
7. Date (n.) – An arrangement to meet someone to go somewhere together with romantic intentions.
8. Love hearts (n.) – a type of candy popular on Valentine’s Day that has nice messages written on them.

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