Valentine’s Day

Many countries celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th. This modern-day holiday is a celebration of love which gets its name from a Roman priest, Valentine, who secretly performed wedding ceremonies for Christian couples in the 3rd century.

Weeks before the fourteenth of February, shop windows are deco­rated with red paper hearts, red streamers and boxes of chocolates. Heart-shaped cakes and sweets are baked and gifts such as perfume and jewellery are promoted by department stores. Red roses are ordered from florists, dinner reservations are made and presents are bought in preparation for Valentine's Day. Even cards and small gifts are made by young children at school.

On Valentine's Day, many people wear something red, since it is con­sidered to be the colour of love. Gifts, wrapped in shiny paper and red rib­bons, are exchanged, women receive bouquets of flowers and people express their feelings to their loved ones. In the evening, many couples choose to dine at romantic restaurants while others enjoy spending time together at home.

Valentine's Day is a time to let people know how much you love and appreciate them. It is a day that makes everyone feel romantic and happy.

The last time I had a birthday party was two years ago. The party was held at our house at seven o'clock on Saturday evening.

About a week before the party I sent invitations to all of my friends. My mother baked a cake, prepared a buffet and bought lots of snacks and cold drinks. On Saturday afternoon I decorated the sitting room with balloons and coloured paper.

When my friends arrived, we played party games for about an hour. We took a break to eathe delicious food, and my mother brought in the birthday cake. I blew out the candles and my friends sang "Happy Birthday". When we had finished eating, we played our favourite music on the stereo and everyone danced.

Finally, the party ended and it was time for my guests to leave. I was sad that the party was over, but I had really enjoyed myself and I was glad that my friends had enjoyed themselves too.

Last Saturday evening Betty had a birthday party at her house. It was a fancy dress party and everybody had the time of their lives!

Betty and her sister had spent the previous day decorating their living room with balloons, stream­ers and coloured lights, and their mother had made an enormous birthday cake.

The guests started arriving at about eight o'clock, and Betty put on some disco music so that everyone could dance. I was wearing a clown costume with my brother's big shoes and a curly red wig. I had painted my face all white with a big red smiling mouth and a red plastic nose, but I became so hot while dancing that all my make-up started running down my face! We also played exciting games, and then we sat down to eat pizza and Betty's delicious birthday cake.

The entire evening was a huge success and everyone agreed that it was a lot of fun. I think we will remember Betty's party for a long time to come!

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Last Saturday night, my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a huge party. We had the party at our summer house by the lake.

It took several days to organise the party. My sisters and I made the food, cleaned the house and put up the decorations. I also had to book a jazz band.

The party was fantastic. Over two hundred people came and everything was perfect - the buffet, the music and the decorations. We all had a wonderful time. We sang and danced to the music all night long.

I was so happy to see my parents enjoying their anniversary celebration. I know that it will always be a great memory for them.

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