Valentine's Day Coloring Pages


July 16, 2023 by Lee Eun-Ji

Valentine's Day coloring pages


Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is a holiday observed on February 14 honoring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. It was first established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, and was later deleted from the General Roman Calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI.

Valentine's Day is a special occasion celebrated on February 14th, where people express their love and affection for others. While commonly associated with romantic love, Valentine's Day can also be a delightful celebration for kids, focusing on friendship, kindness, and spreading love.

Firstly, Valentine's Day provides an opportunity for children to understand and appreciate the value of friendship. Kids can exchange cards, gifts, or small tokens of appreciation with their friends, classmates, and loved ones. This fosters a sense of camaraderie, teaches children about the importance of kindness, and encourages them to show gratitude for the people in their lives who bring them joy and support.

Secondly, Valentine's Day can teach children about empathy and inclusivity. It's an occasion to celebrate love and friendship with everyone, regardless of differences. Kids can learn to be inclusive and considerate by ensuring that no one is left out, and by making an effort to include everyone in the celebration. Valentine's Day provides an opportunity to promote understanding, respect, and acceptance of others.

Lastly, Valentine's Day can inspire children to engage in acts of kindness and generosity. It encourages them to think beyond themselves and consider the happiness of others. Kids can create handmade cards or small gifts for their loved ones, engage in random acts of kindness, or participate in charitable activities to spread love and make a positive impact on the world around them. This instills values of compassion, selflessness, and the joy that comes from making someone else feel special.
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