Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
Chocolate gifting became a Valentine’s Day staple thanks to Richard Cadbury’s invention of the heart-shaped chocolate box in the 1800s. Today, chocolates are one of the top gifts exchanged on Valentine’s Day, with everything from fancy truffles to giant chocolate bars making their way into hearts and hands. Rather than celebrate Valentine's Day on Feb. 14, Brazilians recognize Dia dos Namorados. The name loosely translates into Lover's Day or Couple's Day, and it celebrated on June 12, which is the In Greece, Valentine’s Day embraces the folklore and modern romance. People celebrate Valentine’s Day by exchanging flowers, especially red roses and sweets. The Greek festival of love is a very mythologous time. Readers can use elements of ancient Greek romance in their lives by having inspiration from the love stories of gods and goddesses. Although Valentine’s Day is one of the new Denmark festivals, the country also celebrates the day of love and romance on 14th Feb with a twist. In Denmark, Valentine’s Day is not limited to roses and chocolates. Friends and lovers exchange handmade cards with pressed white flowers that are called snowdrops. 8.2K. The history of Valentine’s Day began in medieval Europe approximately five centuries ago. Today, many people across the globe give small Valentine’s Day gifts like cards or candies to friends and family. As we know what countries don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, let’s now focus on the ones that do. There are many different traditions all over the world, so we picked the most interesting ones and compiled them into a short list. South Korea. South Koreans are among those people who don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, precisely on February 14. More platonic love is on display here, as Finland and Estonia celebrate Friends Day on February 14. People give cards to loved ones, friends, and neighbors, and the day is a popular engagement date. France. France is a lover's paradise, and couples flock here for Valentine's Day every year. Unsurprisingly, more people get married on Valentine’s Day in the Philippines than on any other date. Brazil It’s time to fly to the other side of the world, where Brazilians celebrate Dia dos Namorados on June 12th, then pay their respects to St Anthony, the patron saint of marriage, the next day. People of Chinese descent around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day with flowers, chocolates, and small gifts. But February 14th isn’t the main day for romance in Chinese culture. In fact, Valentine’s Day is eclipsed by August’s Qixi Festival, which celebrates a star-crossed couple from Chinese mythology. It’s also known as the It is currently celebrated similarly to Valentine’s Day by exchanging gifts and chocolates. However, the traditional customs ranged from showing off skills to worshipping a fairy weaver. 21. Spain’s Love Celebration. On April 23rd, in Catalonia, they celebrate Valentine’s Day and World Book Day all wrapped into one. Valentine's Day is a holiday dedicated to celebrating love. While it is typical for people to exchange affectionate gifts or treat each other to special outings, there are many different ways to celebrate this holiday. Enjoy February 14th Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It may have had beginnings in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, but the origin of the holiday is vague at best. Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated to express love and affection, not just between romantic partners, but also among friends and family. In the 1900s Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts In Denmark, lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day by exchanging white flowers that they call "snowdrops". There is a rather creative side to their traditions as well, as there are two kinds of cards a person can give to a loved one. The first is the Lover’s Card, which is rather like the traditional Valentine’s Day card. 10 Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day in France. As we approach Valentine’s Day, the quest for the perfect romantic getaway becomes paramount for lovers across the globe. According to the latest 2024 ranking by Holidu, France – the epitome of romance – boasts cities that are nothing short of enchanting for this special occasion. The Chinese Valentine’s Day is a time for couples to express their love, which they usually do with an array of elaborate gifts and gestures. Like any romantic holiday, couples spend time together, enjoy a nice dinner, exchange gifts , go to the cinema, etc. Qixi Festival brings an air of romanticism to the streets of China, with couples Vietnam-Style – What do people do on Valentine’s Day? To celebrate St. Valentine’s in Vietnam, young couples and would-be suitors do things like give gifts of flowers and chocolates and go out on dinner-and-a-movie dates. However, the entire holiday is more exaggerated than in the West, including some notable differences to do with: While the Chinese typically celebrate this holiday on 11th November (11/11 because 1 is said to be the loneliest number), in other parts of the world, including Spain where it is known as El Día de los Solteros, Single’s Day, is celebrated the day before Valentine’s Day, on 13th February. Does France celebrate Valentine's Day? Around the world, people look forward to the 14th of February, a day exclusively devoted to love. You get to give and receive gifts and welcome signs of affection from people you love. Most people think that because France is one of the most romantic countries in the world, Valentine’s Day is a big deal
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |