Valentine's Day Celebrations Around the World

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Tab 01 Google Google China Argentina Brazil Denmark Spain Italy History South Korea Valentine s day around the world is celebrated in the name of Saint Valentine, but who s it and why the festival is such popular? Although the truth behind the festival is murky but there is a storie you would like to know. It s said that Valentine was a priest who served during the 3rd century in Rome, And when emperor Claudius II announced that single men made better soldiers than those with families and wives, he outlawed marriage for young soldiers. Valentine went against this injustice being done to young men and started performing secret marriages for young lovers. When the emperor found out about Valentine s actions, he ordered that the saint be put to death. Gradually, Saint Valentine became so popular that couples across the world started celebrating Valentine s Day as the day of love.

Tab 01 Google Google South Korea China Argentina Brazil Denmark History Spain Italy In South Korea Valentine s Day looks different than what we know. Valentine s Day is one of 12 love days celebrated on the 14th of every month in Korea. Traditionally, on 14thFebruary only women give a gifts to men. Men whereas give a gifts to their partners on 14thMarch this day is known as White Day { gil-il}. This has been changing in recent years, as retailers have begun targeting men and women on both days. After this one of this days is calling a couple day. In Korea is one different day which is important when we talking about love days , is Black Day { beullaeg dei}. In this day singles who did not receive a gift either on Valentine's Day or White Day, meet to eat Jjajyangmyeon (Black Noodles) with other single friends.

Tab 01 Google Google South Korea China Argentina Brazil Denmark Spain Italy History The Qixi Festival { Q x ji } (Double Seventh Festival) is one of Chinese traditional festivals and known as the Chinese Valentine's Day. It's based on a romantic legend about a weaver girl and an ox herd. It falls on the 7th day of the 7th Chinese lunar month. In 2022 that's August 4 (Thursday). There is no public holiday. The festival has been celebrated since the Han Dynasty. Many of the traditional customs are disappearing, or no longer observed. You are more likely to find these practiced in rural areas: Showing skills (demonstrating dexterity) was the most popular custom for women in the evening of Qixi Worshiping the weaver fairy (the star Vega), { Zhin }. In the evening young women sat around the table, displaying their needlework, gazing at Vega, and praying for a good husband and a happy life. Then they'd play games or read poems until midnight. Honoring oxen: Children picked bunches of wildflowers and hung them on the horns of oxen in honor of the legendary ox. People made and ate 'Skill Fruit { qi o gu }('skill fruit'): fried, thin pastries of different shapes.

Tab 01 Google Google Argentina Brazil Denmark Spain Italy South Korea China History In Argentina Valentine s Day ( D a de los Enamorados ) is a lower-key affair than in the United States and the United Kingdom. However, this is not the only day of the year dedicated to showing love and affection. Argentineans also celebrate Semana de la Dulzura (Sweetness Week) from the 1st 7th July and unsurprisingly, the day was invented by the largest Argentinean sweet manufacturer, Arcor, and the Association of Candy Distributors. With its roots buried in a marketing campaign, the day has become a full week where Argentinean exchange candies for a kiss.

Tab 01 Google Google Argentina Brazil Denmark Spain Italy South Korea China History Valentine s Day in Brazil is called Dia dos Namorados ( Lovers Day ). Although it is celebrated in a similar way of the American and European tradition, they don t celebrate it because of Saint Valentine. The Dia dos Namorados is celebrated on June 12 because of its proximity to Saint Anthony s Day on June 13. This Saint is very known in Brazil as they believe he blessed young couples with a prosperous marriage. During the occasion, typically, young couples exchange gifts. The reason why the traditional Valentine s Day is not celebrated in Brazil is because it commonly falls during the Carnival Week, which is one of biggest events in the country.

Tab 01 Google Google Argentina Brazil Denmark Spain Italy South Korea China History While food and flowers are some of the more traditional means of recognizing Valentine s Day in many countries, Denmark also claims a unique tradition of admirers sending gaekkebrev ( joke letters ) to their admired. Gaekkebrev re generally original poems or rhymes, written on paper and then carefully decorated by cutting designs in them with scissors. Spring flowers, known as snowdrops, are traditionally included with the notes.

Tab 01 Google Google Argentina Brazil Denmark Spain South Korea China History Italy In Spain Valentine s Day looks like in most of the countries. What is interesting on Valentine's Day in Spain is that some regions have their own versions of the party, usually celebrated with great fanfare and special traditions. In Barcelona and throughout Catalonia, couples rejoice in their love on April 23 when people celebrate St. George's Day or La Diada de Sant Jordi, the national day of Catalonia. This holiday is also known as El Dia de la Rosa (The Day of the Rose) or Dia del Llibre (The Day of the Book), and the main event is the exchange of gifts, usually roses and books, hence the Catalan saying, "A rose for love and a book forever . Saint Dionysius Day in Valencia. For Valencians, the most romantic day of the year is 9thOctober, when they celebrate both Valencian Community Day as well as the Day of Saint Dionysius (Sant Dion s), known locally as the patron of lovers.

Tab 01 Google Google Argentina Brazil Denmark Spain Italy South Korea China History Valentine s Day is an old tradition from the Roman Empire. Taking place on February 14, Valentine s Day celebrates the Queen of Roman gods and goddesses Juno, the Goddess of Women and Marriage. In Italy, Valentine s Day is known as La Festa Degli Innamorati. Valentine s Day in Italy was historically celebrated as a Spring Festival. Italian couples may present each other with small, chocolate-covered hazelnut candies by Perugina, which are filled with a sweet cherry liquid center. The inside wrapper of Perguina Baci candies boast romantic poetry. Italian couples also follow the tradition of padlocking their love to a bridge or railing and throwing the key away. In Verona, Italy known as the city of Romeo and Juliet there is a four-day Valentine s celebration, with heart lanterns lining the city and free concerts in the Piazza dei Signori. There is also a love-letter writing contest and romantic dinner specials in restaurants around town.

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