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This 15-word word search explores the history of Valentine's Day for students in Grades 6–8. Hidden words include Cupid, Lupercalia, Chaucer, Eros, and Christianity, spanning ancient mythology, medieval origins, and literary traditions. Use it during a February history unit, as part of a Valentine's Day lesson, or as a sub-plan activity for social-studies classes.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Valentine's Day
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated January 2026

Word List

  • CUPID
  • GREEK
  • CHERUB
  • ROMAN
  • EROS
  • CHAUCER
  • CHRISTIANITY
  • DUKEOFORLEANS
  • JOHNLYDGATE
  • SAINT
  • LUPERCALIA
  • FEBRUARY
  • TRADITION
  • MYTHOLOGY
  • FEASTSDAY

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