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Valentine's Day is the time of the year when couples show their love for each other by sending cards，flowers and chocolates. Its origins are 　1　(clear)and hidden in the river of time. Nobody knows exactly 　2　 St. Valentine was，although some historians suggest he was 　3　 Roman killed in the third century AD by a Roman Emperor. It is said that the first 　4　 (record)Valentine's card was sent by the imprisoned Duke of Orleans in 1415.　5　 is believed that he tried to find comfort from his imprisonment by writing love poems to his wife.

Now，Valentine's Day 　6　(celebrate)in many countries around the world. However， the traditions often differ from place to place. In Japan，for example，it is normal for the woman to send chocolates to the man，　7　 in Korea April 14th is known 　8　“Black Day” and is a time when the unfortunate men who received nothing on Valentine's Day gather to eat noodles and show sympathy for each other.

Technological 　9　(develop)have also played their part 　10　 keeping Valentine's Day relevant in the 21st century. Valentine's e­cards have been very popular in recent years.