E23 Learn English With the History and Celebration of Valentine's Day

🌹 It's almost Valentine's Day! Do you have your gift for the special person in your life? But why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? How did it start? And why February 14th tied to love?

💕On this episode of the Learn English podcast, we dive into the history and traditions surrounding Valentine's Day. From ancient Roman fertility festivals to the chocolates and roses we know today, discover the evolution of Valentine's Day and its significance in American culture. Learn how the holiday became increasingly commercialized in the 19th century, with the rise of mass-produced Valentine's Day cards and gifts.💌

🩷Join us as we explore the gift-giving traditions and explain how Americans celebrate the day. And of course, learn all the vocabulary you need to know about when celebrating! You'll come away with a deeper appreciation for the origins of Valentine's Day and maybe even some ideas to make this year's celebration extra special.

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📜Sources:

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/america%E2%80%99s-valentine

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/heres-how-much-americans-spend-on-valentines-day

📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Matchmaking: Bringing people together romantically.

2) Tame: to make something less wild or uncontrollable, often by imposing restrictions or regulations.

3) Martyr: someone who dies for their beliefs

4) Mass-produced: Made in large quantities cheaply.

5) Stamps: Adhesive pieces of paper used to pay for postage.

6) Commercialized: Focused on making money by selling products.

7) Significant other: A romantic partner.

8) Overwhelmed: too busy to cope effectively

9) Pushback: resistance or opposition

10) Consumer culture: a society focused on buying and consuming goods