Relates the history and describes the customs of this holiday from its beginning in Roman times to the present， and includes directions for making a paper valentine and sugar cookies，Enhanced with bright illustrations， this informative book provides young readers with the true story of how Valentine's day began and the many legends that became associated with it throughout time. Reprint.， Will you be my valentine? Everybody knows what Valentine's Day means： Red and pink hearts， flowers and chocolates， and cards and letters with sweet sayings written on them. But why? Who was St. Valentine， anyway? Here is a close look at one of our oldest and most mysterious holidays. The ancient legends behind the celebration are revealed - including how Valentine's Day evolved over the centuries and who wrote the very first valentine. With vivid illustrations by Susan Estelle Kwas and a delicious cookie recipe， this book is the sweetest valentine of them all.