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| Hello, and welcome to the Culture Class — Holidays in the Czech Republic Series at CzechClass101.com. In this series, we’re exploring the traditions behind Czech holidays and observances. I’m Michael, and you're listening to Lesson 11, Valentine's Day. In Czech, it’s called Valentýn. |
| A holiday whose popularity in the Czech Republic in recent years has increased significantly is Valentine’s Day. Celebrated elsewhere on February 14, it’s a feast of love or svátek zamilovaných, and a reminder of St. Valentine as a Christian martyr and saint. |
| Now, before we get into more detail, do you know the answer to this question— |
| Do you know how Czech men create a romantic atmosphere on Valentine's Day? |
| If you don't already know, you’ll find out a bit later. Keep listening. |
| Valentine's Day is called the feast of love. This is because, according to legend, in the 3rd century, Saint Valentine was martyred and canonized, for illegally marrying couples according to the Christian rite. |
| And because it is the feast of love, it’s the time when people show their feelings towards their beloved ones or milovaní. Of course, it’s easy to appreciate it when your admirers think of an unusual or special gift, but if not, flowers or květiny, an invitation to dinner or a nice piece of jewelry are sure to please. |
| You will definitely make a good impression by singing your partner a song from pop singer Lucie Bila, called "Love is love" or Láska je láska. |
| Now it's time to answer our quiz question- |
| Do you know how Czech men create a romantic atmosphere on Valentine's Day? |
| Among Czech men, a popular custom is to cook dinner or večeře for their bride-to-be and serve it to them in a room lit with candles. Or they may even make a heart, or srdce, out of rose petals. |
| Well listeners, how was this lesson? Did you learn something new? |
| Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? |
| Leave a comment telling us at CzechClass101.com, and I’ll see you in the next lesson! |
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