Valentine’s Day 情人节
[audio]http://www.24en.com/bbc/dl_mp3/bbc_valentines_day89.mp3[/audio][color=#3f3f3f][font=Verdana, 宋体, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=12px][p=21, 2, left]In many countries around the world, people in love are [b]gearing up[/b] for Valentine's Day, a festival to [url=http://d.24en.com/s/?wd=celebrate]celebrate[/url]romantic love.[/p][p=21, 2, left]In the UK, 14th February is usually [url=http://d.24en.com/s/?wd=celebrate]celebrate[/url]d by sending or giving Valentine's cards, and sometimes gifts. The day is [url=http://d.24en.com/s/?wd=celebrate]celebrate[/url]d by people already in a [b]committed[/b] relationship, but also by people who want to tell someone they have feelings for them.[/p][p=21, 2, left]Traditionally, people may send an [b]anonymous[/b] card or gift if they are[b]holding a torch for[/b] someone who doesn't know it, to make a declaration of love. Though it's very [b]flattering[/b] to receive an anonymous card, it could be [b]frustrating[/b] if you have no idea who your [b]secret admirer[/b] is, and you are looking for a relationship![/p][p=21, 2, left]The word 'Valentine' was originally the name of a saint. Now, you can say that you're sending someone 'a Valentine', or sometimes, 'Valentine' can mean the person who is sending or receiving the card. Some people sign a card 'from your Valentine', and some ask the [b]recipient[/b] to 'be my Valentine'.[/p][p=21, 2, left]As well as cards, many other [b]tokens of love[/b] are exchanged on Valentine's Day. Flowers are one of the most common gifts to give, with red roses being seen as the most traditionally romantic flowers.[/p][p=21, 2, left]However, in these days of [b]eco-awareness[/b] some people are rejecting[b]hot-house flowers[/b] such as roses, for [b]seasonal[/b] flowers [b]native[/b] to Britain, for example snowdrops, which grow naturally in Britain in February. This is because of the high [b]carbon footprint[/b] of [b]imported[/b] or hot house flowers, and the chemicals used.[/p][p=21, 2, left]Other gifts which are common include jewellery and chocolates, but some people are even more extravagant, [b]splashing out on[/b] a trip abroad or [b]spa pampering day[/b] for their loved one. But some people would insist [b]'it's the thought[/b] that counts', and appreciate a handmade card and gift, such as home-made heart-shaped cookies more than an expensive one.[/p][/size][/font][/color] mother's day Valentine
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