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Valentine's Day is now celebrated in many countries but the traditions often differ. In Japan, for example, it is ____for the woman to send chocolates to the man. In Korea the ____men who received nothing on Valentine's Day gather to eat noodles.

The origins of Valentine's Day are ____. Some historians suggest Valentine was a Roman____in the third century AD. It is said that the first ___Valentine's card with love poems was sent in 1415.

But not always Valentine's cards were used for ___purposes. Police in the UK sent Valentine's cards to criminals who failed to appear in court. In the 21st century Valentine's e-cards are very ____. However, internet security experts urge web users to be wary as ____hackers could use e-cards to spread viruses.

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1. In the UK alone, more than 20 million is spent on flowers, whilst in the

United States * over $1 billion is forked out on chocolates.

2. Nobody knows exactly who St.Valentine was, although some dukes suggest he was a Roman.

3. Valentine's Day is now celebrated in many countries around the world but the traditions often differ from place to place.

4. In Japan, for example, it is customaryfor the woman to send chocolates to the man.

5. In Korea April 14th is known as «Black Day».

6. Internet security experts urge web users to be romantic.

7. Malicious historians could use e-cards to spread viruses and spyware.

8. Police in the UK city of Liverpool sent Valentine's cards to hackers who failed to appear in court or have not paid fines.