On 14th February people send cards, called ''valentines', to their partners,sweethearts, and to friend or relatives they love. Valentines are often decorated with red hearts or cupids and have a poem written on them. Some just say ''I love you'' or ''be my Valentine!''.
Valentine's Day dates back to a pagan Roman Festival, called ''Lupercalia''. In the Middle Ages it was related to Christianity and in particular to a third-century priest in Rome who helped young couples to get married despite the persecutions of the Christians.He died on 14th February.
Many Christian churches in the United Kingdom observe Shrove Tuesday as the last day before the fast for the Lent period. It is also known as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day.Shrove Tuesday in the United Kingdom is commonly know as Pancake Tuesday.It is a time for people to eat pancakes or participate in pancake races.Pancakes in the United Kingdom have some variations.People who take part in the pancake races carry thin pancakes in frying pans and must race to the finish,flipping pancakes as they go.The winner is the first to the finish line with a pancake that is not burnt.
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