Talk Time Topic: Valentine's Day Let's Get Started
Talk Time Topic: Valentine's Day Let's Get Started
Talk Time Topic: Valentine's Day Let's Get Started
When is the last time you gave or received a card or present? Who sent it to you? Why
did they send it? What did they write about?
Background:
On February 14th, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in America. It is a day when friends and
romantic partners give each other cards and presents to express their love and
appreciation. In 1847, the first Valentine’s cards were made and sold in America. Today,
the most popular Valentine’s gifts to give are flowers, candy, chocolate, and jewelry. In
many American elementary schools, students are required to give every classmate a
Valentine card or candy.
Discussion Questions:
How do you feel about Valentine’s Day? Do people celebrate Valentine’s Day in your
native country? Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Are there any February holidays in your native country? Talk about them.
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Are there any “romantic” holidays in your native country? Talk about them.
What is your favorite Valentine’s Day present you have given or received? Why?
If you gave a present to a romantic partner, what would you give them? Why?
If you received an anonymous Valentine’s Day present, what would you do?
In America children often take Valentine’s Day cards to their classmates in school. If
they do, they should make sure to take cards for everyone in the class, and stores sell
inexpensive sets of cards for children to sign and give.
In your native country, is it popular for men to give women flowers? What is popular for
men to give women in your native country? What is popular for women to give men?
Do unmarried couples give each other gifts?
If you could change anything about Valentine’s Day, what would you change? Why?
What is your favorite candy or chocolate? Do you eat candy and chocolate on
Valentine’s Day?
In America, on Halloween and Valentine’s Day, many people eat candy and chocolate!
Is there any holiday in your country where candy is important?
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