中西情人节对比英文PPT
中西方情人节对比.ppt
公元3世纪，罗马帝国皇帝克劳迪乌斯二世在首都 罗马宣布废弃所有的婚姻承诺，当时是出于战争的考 虑，使更多无所牵挂的男人可以走上争战的疆场。
一名叫瓦仑的神父没有遵照这个旨意而继续为相爱 的年轻人举行教堂婚礼。事情被告发后，瓦仑廷神父 先是被鞭打，然后被石头掷打，最后在公元270年2月 14日这天被送上了绞架被绞死。
1. 圣瓦伦节（情人节） 1. Valentine’s day
2. 七夕节
2. Tanabata Festival
3. 我爱你
3. I love you.
4. 我对你有点动心
4. I have a crush on you.
5. 我对你有好感
5. I'm fond of源自you.6. 我的心属于你
2. 鞋子的魔法：未婚女子相信如果把鞋摆成T字型放在床 下，而且开着窗的话，就一定会梦见自己的心上人或者 发现他站在床前。
1.玫瑰 2.巧克力—只给最爱的人 3.水晶 4.手写情书—纸做的爱情，也会永恒 5.电影：黑白画映—你就是我最美丽的风景 6.晚餐：亲爱的，我送给你的晚餐只有爱
法国巴黎：无论是埃菲尔铁塔下的广场还是在圣心大教堂附近， 到处都是情侣们相互依偎的身影，他们旁若无人地拥抱接吻， 尽情享受着情人节的快乐。 意大利罗马：情侣们要到罗马著名的米尔维奥桥上，将一把象 征着心心相印的锁挂在桥上的路灯柱上。之后，情侣们把钥匙 丢到桥下的河里，以示二人一生永不分离。 美国纽约：很多情侣选择在情人节到纽约著名的中央公园，乘 着马车，怡然自得地观光游览。 巴西里约热内卢：情侣们在情人节会前往著名的科帕卡巴纳海 滩一起欢度情人节。 印度：情侣们会在情人节这天前往位于北部城市阿格拉附近著 名的泰姬陵拜谒，因为在当地人看来，泰姬陵就是对爱情忠贞 不渝的最好见证。
中西情人节对比英文PPT
The origin of its name "Brewer's catch phrase and fable dictionary", said: " Valentine was a Roman priest fasten assistance to the persecution of Christians imprisoned he later converts to Christianity ...... last to be killed with sticks, and diedon February 14....... The ancient celebrate Valentine's Day customs and Hua Lun Taila on, in fact, purely coincidence. In fact, this festival is likely to be related to the Roman Lupercalia or birds mating season. Valentine's Day features a couple of gift to each other. Today, people like ideographic Valentine's card. Valentine's card usually cupids, to a shot in the heart.
Festival Culture
• Appointment • Valentine's Day dinner date usually represents the key to the development of the couple's relationship. • United States: man in this day to his female friend to say "Happy Valentine's Day" • Has no particular feelings like the open field, and gradually evolved into • Together greet the form. However, men are less likely in public another • Men should say hello. • United Kingdom: from the 17th century, Valentine's Day has become widespread.
英语PPT有关情人节的
The origins of Valentine’s Day
• The Valentine’s Day • Chinese Valentine’s Day
Chinese Valentine' day
On the east bank of the Heavenly River lived a weaving maiden. The Heavenly Mother made her work day and night weaving cloth for gods and goddesses. Since the weaver lived all alone, the Heavenly Mother took pity on her and allowed her to marry a cowherd boy who lived on the west bank of the Heavenly River. The weaver enjoyed her marriage so much that she stopped weaving. This angered the Heavenly Mother, so she kidnapped the weaver, took her back across the river, and allowed her to see the cowherd only once a year over a bridge formed by magpies. Chinese Valentine's Day falls on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. According to Chinese folklore, when you look up in the sky on this day, you can see the Vega Star crossing the Milky Way to meet the Altair Star. Chinese believe that it is the weaver crossing the Heavenly River to meet the cowherd over the magpie bridge on this Valentine's Day.
中西方情人节的差异英语作文
中西方情人节的差异英语作文英文回答：Differences Between Western and Chinese Valentine's Day.Valentine's Day, a day celebrated worldwide, hasdistinct cultural variations between the West and China. While both cultures share the sentiment of love and romance, the traditions and customs surrounding the holiday differ significantly.1. Origins and Legends.In the West, Valentine's Day is rooted in the legend of Saint Valentine, a priest who defied Roman Emperor Claudius II by secretly performing marriages for young couples. When his actions were discovered, he was martyred on February14th. In China, Valentine's Day emerged as a modern-day festival inspired by the West in the 1990s. It is not tiedto any specific historical figure or event.2. Date.Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th in the West. However, in China, it is celebrated on August 20th, coinciding with the Chinese Qixi Festival. Qixi originated from a folk tale about a cowherd and a weaver girl who could only meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month (which typically falls in August).3. Gender Roles.In the West, Valentine's Day is traditionally a day when men express their love and affection to women. They typically send flowers, chocolates, and gifts. In China, gender roles are more balanced. Both men and women give and receive gifts on Valentine's Day.4. Gift-Giving.In the West, popular Valentine's Day gifts include flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and heartfelt cardsexpressing romantic sentiments. In China, gifts are often more practical and tangible, such as clothing, electronics, or home appliances.5. Commercialization.Valentine's Day has become a highly commercialized holiday in the West. Businesses capitalize on the occasion by selling a wide range of romantic merchandise. In China, while the holiday has also gained commercial popularity, it is not as pervasive as in the West.6. Romantic Gestures.In the West, Valentine's Day is a day for grand gestures of love, such as candlelit dinners, serenades, and marriage proposals. In China, romantic expressions tend to be more subtle and indirect. Couples may go on dates, exchange small gifts, or share romantic messages oversocial media.7. Societal Significance.Valentine's Day holds a different level of societal significance in the West and China. In the West, it is considered a major romantic holiday, celebrated with great enthusiasm. In China, it is more of a secular occasion, not as deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric.8. Cultural Impact.Valentine's Day has had a significant cultural impact in both the West and China. It has influenced music, literature, film, and art. In particular, it has popularized the idea of romantic love and the pursuit of a significant other.中文回答：西方情人节与中国情人节的差异。
中西方节日对比英文PPT2剖析
“A holiday of a nation represents a glorious culture and concentrated customs of a nation.”
• Oktoberfest 啤酒节 • （德国慕尼黑)
Tomatina - Tomato Fight （西班牙布诺镇）
Blessing words
• May you be happy and prosperous.------恭喜发 财。 • May all your wishes come true.-------心想事成。 • Everything goes well.-----吉祥如意。 • Safe trip wherever you go. ----出入平安。 • May the joy of Christmas be with you throughout the year. ----愿圣诞的快乐一年四季 常在。
Santa Claus 圣诞老人
圣诞老人源于欧洲的民间传说。他身材丰满，拥有9只名字各 不相同的驯鹿，最大的烦恼是有烟囱爬的房子越来越少了。圣 诞老人以一位神秘人物带给小孩子们礼物的概念衍生自圣尼古 拉。尼古拉是一位生活在4世纪小亚细亚的好心主教，荷兰人 在圣尼古拉斯节（12月6日）便会模仿他送礼物。 圣诞老人是不同传说和神秘人型的结合体。传说圣诞老人是在 数千年前的斯堪的纳维亚半岛即出现。北欧神话中司智慧、艺 术、诗词、战争的奥丁神，寒冬时节，骑上他那八脚马坐骑驰 骋于天涯海角，惩恶扬善，分发礼物。与此同时，其子雷神穿 红衣以闪电为武器与冰雪诸神昏天黑地恶战一场，最终战胜寒 冷。据异教传说，圣诞老人为奥丁神后裔。[3] 在德国中部和 北部地区，尼古拉斯被称为“圣诞老人”，在英国被称为“圣 诞父亲”，被美国的荷兰移民称为后来的“SantaClaus” 在第40届世界圣诞老人大会上，丹麦属地格陵兰被确认为圣诞 老人真正的故乡。
中西方主要节日介绍(中英文版ppt)
Children’s Day 儿童节
It is a holiday for children.
When
on the 1st of June
What to do
Children have parties at school, People usually give gifts to children, …
Spring Festival 春节
Spring Festival 春节
It is a popular holiday in China.
When
in January or February
eat a lot of delicious food, visit their relatives and friends, What to do play with fireworks(烟花), get some red packets, …
Lantern Festival 元宵节
Lantern Festival 元宵节
It is a popular holiday in China.
When
on the 15th of the first lunar month
play with lanterns, What to do eat rice balls,
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Women’s Day 妇女节
Women’s Day 妇女节
It is a holiday for women.
When
on the 8th of March
give the gifts to the women, What to do
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April Fool’s Day 愚人节
April Fool’s Day 愚人节
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一年中的12个情人节(英语) 12 Valentine’s Day in a Year
December 14 is the Hug Day 拥抱情人节
• One year already, and you still love each other. See, you hug together in a snowy white day, and have no cold consciousness.
Do you know there are actually 12 Valentine's day in a year?
January 14 is the Diary Day 日记情人节
• At the beginning of a new year, you write down what you will express to your lover and the pursuit plan in your diary. When you diarized, the love seed has been sowed in your heart.
音乐情人节与照片情人节
• No matter how bad you sing, you shouour lover, because if you hear the song by your heart, the smile will blossom on your face. You should catch the sweet smile at once with your camera simultaneously.
October 14 is the Wine Day 葡萄酒情人节
• Sherry is tasted under candles, while love is tased by heart.
情人节英语ppt课件
• No man or woman is worth your tears, and the one who is, won‘t make you cry. 没有人值得你流泪， 值得让你这么做的人不会让你哭泣。
• To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. 对于世界而言，你 是一个人；但是对于某个人，你是他的整个世界。
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shall have jill!
The End
thank you!
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• 女孩会站在窗口等待命中 注定的情人出现。
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Differences
America 美国
• Outing，singing，and put presents on their
favorite girl's doorstep.
• 一起游玩，唱歌，将礼物 放在自己钟情的女子家门 口，按动门铃后立即躲开。
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Differences
England 英国
• Men send gifts to women,and give rose to each other .
• 多为男性向女性送礼物,互 赠鲜花以致深情蜜意。
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Differences
Freanc 法国
• Men will give some surprise to wemen.
• 男性会为女性做些浪漫的 事，女性不必太费心。
英文版：中西方节日的差异
Easter's Customs
• Rabbit is a symbol of Easter too.Now every Easter,in US,all candy shop sell chocolate made with the Easter Bunny and eggs.
• This day marked the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death.
Easter Day 复活节
• The first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after march 21st
have. • send thanksgiving cards to people. •…
About Christmas
Christmas is the feast of the nativity of Jesus, on 25th December every year. But, nobody know the actual birthday of Jesus. The Christmas has become popular when Christmas cards appeared in 1846 and the concept of a jolly Santa Claus was first made popular in nineteenth century.
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中西情人节对比PPT
节日文化
约会 情人节的晚餐约会通常代表了情侣关系的发展关键。 美国：男性在这一天向他的女性朋友说“情人节快乐” 已经没有特别的感情关系，而逐渐演变为有如公开场 合的打招呼的形式。但男性较少在公开场合对另一位 男性如此打招呼。 英国：从17世纪开始，情人节变得普遍。 日本：女性送巧克力给她喜欢的男性，而男性则在一个月后的白色情 人节（ホワイトデー，White Day）回 情人节礼表衷肠，这是日本 商人于1977年炒作的结果。 中国台湾：因受邻近国家日本的影响，也庆祝这个节日，但与日本不 同的是，在台湾却是男生送女生礼物。另外，没有交往对象的年轻男 女也常选在这天向喜欢的人告白，情侣亦会特别在这天约会。 澳大利亚：澳大利亚是一个浪漫的国度，家乡与海为邻，天然海贝资 源丰富，在情人节这一天，恋人们常把代表浪漫爱情的紫贝壳送给对 方，以示对爱情的忠贞。在一些青春偶像剧中，我们也常可以看到男 主角送天然紫贝壳给女主角，表示对对方的爱慕。
七夕节相关习俗 ①：南瓜藤下听声 ②：吃巧果 ③：拜巧姑 ④：穿针乞巧 ⑤：为牛庆生
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异俗
广东——七娘会
广州——七姐诞
嘉兴——七夕香桥会 湖南、浙江——妇女洗发、接露 水 胶东——拜七姐神 中国西南——染指甲 广西——七夕储水 福建仙游——白糖炒黄豆花生 绍兴——南瓜棚下听悄悄话 山东——种巧菜作巧花
巧克力： 榛子巧克力——忠贞
果仁巧克力——可人
酒心巧克力——与你共醉
奶香巧克力——我的蜜糖
其他鲜花： 蔷薇——求爱 满天星——爱怜 百合——百年好和 向日葵——爱慕 合 欢——欢乐 金盏花——迷恋 红 豆——相思 石斛兰——任性美人 红菊——我爱 紫丁香——羞怯 白 丁香——念我 郁金香——爱的寓言 杨柳枝——依恋 紫萝兰——永恒之美 波斯菊——永远快活 玛格丽特——情人的爱
西方情人节与中国情人节的异同点英语作文
Western Valentine's Day vs. ChineseValentine's Day: A Comparative AnalysisValentine's Day, celebrated on February 14th each year, is a festival deeply rooted in the hearts of many across the globe. However, this day is interpreted and celebrated differently in various cultures, particularly in the West and in China. While both cultures share a common theme of love and affection, the庆祝方式、历史背景、以及文化意义等方面展现出显著的差异。
**Celebration Practices**In the West, Valentine's Day is marked with an exchange of gifts, cards, flowers, and chocolates. This tradition dates back to the Middle Ages, when lovers would exchange handwritten notes expressing their affection. These notes, known as "valentines," were often signed with the sender's name in a coded manner to maintain anonymity. Today, the exchange of gifts and cards has become a commercialized affair, with stores and brands capitalizing on the occasion to promote their products.In contrast, Chinese Valentine's Day, also known as "Qi Xi Festival," falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar. This festival is deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and legend, particularly the story of Cowherd and Weaver Maid, who were separated by the Milky Way but only allowed to meet once a year on this day. People celebrate by writing letters to their lovers on patterned papers and hanging them on bamboo branches. This practice is known as "ying xing," which means "to correspond" or "to match." Additionally, people often watch the evening sky to spot the two stars representing Cowherd and Weaver Maid, hoping to witness their reunion.**Historical Backgrounds**Valentine's Day in the West has a historical context rooted in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated on February 15th. This festival was dedicated to the Roman god of fertility, Lupercus, and involved a ritual in which young men would whip women with the hides of sacrificed goats in the belief that it would ensure fertility and good health. Over time, this festival evolved into a celebration of love, and the day beforeLupercalia, February 14th, became associated with the expression of affection.In contrast, Chinese Valentine's Day has a deeper cultural and historical significance. The festival originates from the legend of Cowherd and Weaver Maid, who were two lovers separated by the gods because their love was considered immoral. They were only allowed to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month, when the Milky Way became narrow enough for them to cross. This story is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture and is often used to symbolize the power of love and the challenges it faces.**Cultural Significance**Valentine's Day in the West has become a highly commercialized event, with businesses taking advantage of the occasion to promote their products and services. This commercialization has sometimes led to a perception that the festival is too focused on material gifts and can be artificial. However, it remains a significant occasion for many people to express their love and affection for their partners.In China, Valentine's Day is still relatively new and has not yet reached the level of commercialization seen in the West. Instead, it remains a festival deeply rooted in traditional culture and mythology. The focus is more on the emotional connection and expression of love than on material gifts. This aspect of Chinese Valentine's Day is seen as more authentic and meaningful by many.In conclusion, while Western Valentine's Day and Chinese Valentine's Day share a common theme of love and affection, they differ significantly in their celebration practices, historical backgrounds, and cultural significance. Western Valentine's Day is a highly commercialized event focused on material gifts and commercial products, while Chinese Valentine's Day remains a festival deeply rooted in traditional culture and mythology, emphasizing emotional connection and the expression of love. Both festivals, however, serve as important occasions for people to express their love and affection for their partners.。
中西方爱情观比较英文PPT
The Western view of love is often characterized by a strong sense of romance Expressing one's feelings is considered essential in maintaining a health relationship, and individuals are empowered to push their own happiness
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Westerners value personal growth
In Western culture, personal growth and development are important, and family is the background and support for personal growth, but not necessarily the only center.
Westerners emphasize individuality
March concept
Easterners emphasize family responsibility
In Eastern culture, there is a strong sense of responsibility and obligation among family members, emphasizing the overall interests and harmony of the family.
Chinese culture emphasizes the importance of family unit and interpersonal harmony Love is often associated with the concepts of duty, respect, and loyalty to one's family and ancestors
七夕情人节英文PPT
广西七夕储水
• 广西某些地区有七夕储 水的习俗，认为双七水 洗浴能消灾除病，体弱 多病的孩子，也常在此 日将红头绳结七个结， 戴在脖子上，祈求健康 吉祥。
胶东拜七姐神
• 胶东地区，多于七夕拜七姐 神。年轻妇女穿上新装，欢 聚一堂，于庭中盟结七姐妹 ，口唱歌谣：“天皇皇，地 皇皇，俺请七姐姐下天堂。 不图你针，不图你线，光学 你七十二样好 手段。”不少 地方还制作“巧花”，少女 们用面粉制牡丹、莲、梅、 兰、菊等带花的饼馍食 品（ 或称巧果），还有巧菜，即 于酒盅中培育麦芽（此即宋 代的“种生”），用巧果、 巧菜来 祭祀织女。
• “七夕”也来源古代人们对时间的崇拜。七”与“期”同 音，月和日均是“七”，给人以时间感。
• “七夕”又是一种数字崇拜现象，古代民间把正月正、三 月三、五月五、七月七、九月九再加上预示成双的二月二 和三的倍数六月六这“七重”均列为吉庆日。
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☻ The legend has been handed down for nearly 2 millennia. [mɪ'leniə] The story has been recorded as far back as the Jin Dynasty (256-420 AD).
（2）中国的情人节 Chinese Valentine's Day （3）双七节 Double Seven Festival （4）喜鹊节 Magpie Festival （5）七夕节 Qixi Festival/Chinese Valentine's Day （6）月老庙 match maker temples （7）鹊桥 a bridge of magpies （8）银河 the Milky Way （9）织女星 Vega （10）牛郎星/牵牛星 Altair （11）牛郎和织女 Niu Lang and ZhiNu/Cowherd and the Weaver Maid （12）王母娘娘 the Queen of Heaven （13）玉皇大帝 the Emperor of Heaven （14）民间故事 Chinese folktales
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节日文化
约会 情人节的晚餐约会通常代表了情侣关系的发展关键。 美国：男性在这一天向他的女性朋友说“情人节快乐” 已经没有特别的感情关系，而逐渐演变为有如公开场 合的打招呼的形式。但男性较少在公开场合对另一位 男性如此打招呼。 英国：从17世纪开始，情人节变得普遍。
ROSE
• Customs of Valentine's Day, flowers and chocolates is essential celebration. The rose represents love is well known, but different colors, number of flowers roses otherwise Kat Italian.
The origin of its name "Brewer's catch phrase and fable dictionary", said: " Valentine was a Roman priest fasten assistance to the persecution of Christians imprisoned he later converts to Christianity ...... last to be killed with sticks, and diedon February 14....... The ancient celebrate Valentine's Day customs and Hua Lun Taila on, in fact, purely coincidence. In fact, this festival is likely to be related to the Roman Lupercalia or birds mating season. Valentine's Day features a couple of gift to each other. Today, people like ideographic Valentine's card. Valentine's card usually cupids, to a shot in the heart.
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Story
Long, long ago, there was an honest and kindhearted fellow named Niu Lang (Cowhand). His parents died when he was a child. Later he was driven out of his home by his sister-in-law. So he lived by himself herding cattle and farming. One day, a fairy from heaven Zhi Nu (Weaver Maid) fell in love with him and came down secretly to earth and married him. The cowhand farmed in the field and the Weaver Maid wove at home. They lived a happy life and gave birth to a boy and a girl. Unfortunately, the God of Heaven soon found out the fact and ordered the Queen Mother of the Western Heavens to bring the Weaver Maid back.
情人节名字来源
• 《布鲁尔的警句与寓言辞典》 说：“圣华伦泰是个罗马教士 ，由于援助受逼害的基督徒而 系身囹圄。他后来归信基督教 ……最后被人用棍棒打死，卒 于二月十四日……。” • 古代庆祝情人节的习俗与 华伦泰拉上关系，其实纯属巧 合而已。事实上，这个节日很 可能与古罗马的牧神节或雀鸟 交配的季节有关。情人节的特 色是情侣互相馈赠礼物。时至 今日，人们则喜欢以情人卡表 意。情人卡上通常绘有丘比特 、给箭射中的心等等。”
情人节 （Valentine‘sDay）
It is the one of the most famous traditional festival.On the 2.14 every year,they celebrate with their loved. They deliver gifts each other ,such as flower and chocolate
Origin
• 3 Century AD, the Roman Emperor Claudius II declared abandoned all committed to their marriage in the capital, Rome, was for the consideration of the war, more worried about anything a man can embark on a battlefield of war. Of a 名叫瓦仑廷 (SanctusValentinus) priests failed to comply with the will of the church wedding and continue to love young people. The things accused Father Wa Lunting first being whipped, and then stoned, and finally this day in 270 AD, February 14 has been sent to the gallows to be hanged. After the 14th century, people began to mark the occasion. This day, Chinese translated as "Valentine's Day" in Western countries is known as Valentine's Day, to commemorate the priest who call the shots for Valentine's sacrifice.
0 roses - love you than I can say! A rose represents - my heart only you ONLY YOU! 2 Rose the on behalf of to - this world is only both of us! 3 roses - I love you I LOVE YOU! 4 Rose representatives - till death do us part! 5 Rose representatives - sincerely appreciated! 6 Rose representatives - mutual respect and mutual love and understanding! 7 roses - I secretly love you! Eight of rose on behalf of - like to thank to support and to encourage the of the your the care of! 9 Rose on behalf of the - long-term always! 10 Rose representatives - perfect perfect! 11 roses on behalf of - whole life love you a!
This festival is in mid-summer when the weather is warm and the grass and trees reveal their luxurious greens. At night when the sky is dotted with stars, and people can see the Milky Way spanning ቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱrom the north to the south. On each bank of it is a bright star, which see each other from afar. They are the Cowherd and Weaver Maid, and about them there is a beautiful love story passed down from generation to generation.
The Difference of East and West
——The Valentine‘sDay
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The origin of The Double Seventh Festival
The Double Seventh Festival, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, is a traditional festival full of romance. It often goes into August in the Gregorian calendar
3 Century A.D，罗马帝国皇帝克劳迪乌斯二世在首都罗 马宣布废弃所有的婚姻承诺，当时是出于战争的考虑，使更 多无所牵挂的男人可以走上争战的疆场。一名叫瓦仑廷 （SanctusValentinus）的神父没有遵照这个旨意而继续为相 爱的年轻人举行教堂婚礼。事情被告发后，瓦仑廷神父先是 被鞭打，然后被石头掷打，最后在公元270年2月14日这天被 送上了绞架被绞死。14世纪以后，人们就开始纪念这个日子。 现在，中文译为“情人节”的这个日子，在西方国家里就被 称为 Valentine‘s Day ，用以纪念那位为情人做主而牺牲 的神父。