By Maya D.
Staff Writer

Valentine’s Day meaning

It is originated that as a Christian Feast Day honoring a martyr named Valentine.

When it all started

Valentine’s Day did not come to be celebrated as a day of romance until about the 14th century. Valentine’s Day occurs every Feb. 14 across the United States and other places around the world candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones and friends.

Gifts/cards

Americans began exchanging handmade Valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A Howland began selling the first mass produced Valentines in America. Howland, known as the “mother of the Valentine,” made elaborate creations with ribbons and colorful pictures known as a “scrap.” Today, according to Hallmark, an estimated 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent every year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (more cards are sent on christmas).

What kind of activities we can include in this event:

• Set up a candy heart estimation jar
• Exchange notes of kindness
• Have a door-decorating contest
• Make a heart collage

Why do we have a Valentine’s Day dance?

-Provide an opportunity for students to socialize and build relationships outside of the classroom, and can be a fun way to celebrate special occasions in milestones.
-To help students come out of their comfort zone enhancing the experience they have in Middle School.
– Socialize more with kids and positive manners
– To provide opportunities to build social skills, cultivate positive emotions, and practice face-to-face communication skills
– Last but not least, a reason to dress up.