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This 15-word word search explores the historical and religious origins of St. Valentine's Day for students in Grades 5–7. Hidden words include Emperor Diocletian, Pope Valentine, Eastern Orthodox, and Middle Ages, connecting the saint's legend to church history and tradition. Use it as a February holiday warm-up, a social-studies lesson supplement, or a sub-plan activity on Valentine's Day.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Valentine's Day
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated December 2024

Word List

  • BERREOOCHOA
  • EASTERNORTHODOX
  • MIDDLEAGES
  • PALESTINE
  • POPEVALENTINE
  • ROMANCATHOLIC
  • STVALENTINA
  • RAETIA
  • VITERBO
  • THIRDCENTURY
  • DOMINICANORDER
  • SPANIARD
  • EMPERORDIOCLETIAN
  • VALENTINESDAY
  • FEBRUARY

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