Want to celebrate Valentine's Day in a different way? Find inspiration from celebrations around the world below!
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Valentine's Day, which falls every February 14th, is generally celebrated by giving flowers or chocolates to loved ones. However, you know what? Valentine's Day does not always have to be celebrated in this way. Examples include the unique traditions of celebrating Valentine's Day in the following countries. Come on, keep reading this article!
Denmark
Since the 90s, Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated in Denmark. Various traditions of celebrating Valentine's Day in this country are giving white flowers called snowdrops, and exchanging greeting cards so that some men also give Gaekkebrev which generally contains witty poetry. In the poem, the sender does not write a name, but only in the form of dots with the number corresponding to the letter of the sender's name. If the recipient of the letter can guess who sent it, he will get an Easter egg to celebrate together that year.
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Japan
In Japan, February 14th is the time when a woman gives gifts to the man she loves. They usually give chocolates, flowers, to small gifts containing the man's favorite objects. Interestingly, one month later March 14 is celebrated as White Day, where men will return gifts for the woman they adore. Not only in Japan, but White Day is also celebrated in South Korea, you know.
China
In China, in Miao to be precise, Valentine's Day is called the Sister's Meal Festival. On this day, women will cook colorful rice wrapped in silk cloth. Then the men can propose to the woman while singing. Later, cooked rice will be given to the man. If there are two chopsticks in it, it means love is acceptable. However, if there is garlic, it means that the relationship must end soon.
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French
In France, in Paris to be precise, this most romantic city celebrates Valentine's Day by locking a love padlock on the Pont des Arts bridge. But unfortunately, in 2015 this padlock was removed from the bridge which is known to be a romantic spot. Apart from Paris, there is a small village called St. Valentin which has the nickname the Village of Love. Here, the people celebrate Valentine's Day very lively, the houses are decorated with roses, trees are filled with love notes, and there are many marriage proposals.
Of the four country traditions above, which one would you do for your partner? You can also try it so that it can be a moment of uniqueness for you and your partner. Come on, try it!