VALENTINE’S DAY AROUND THE WORLD IN 2023 - WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 each year and originated as a Christian feast day honoring early Christian martyrs known as Saint Valentine. In later folk traditions, it has evolved into a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance, love, and happiness in many nations worldwide.?

However, each Valentine’s Day occurs in different ways that reflect local ideas about love. Let’s find out some unique Valentine’s Day traditions from throughout the world.

1. Spain?

Valencia, Spain celebrates World Day of Love on October 9th. It is known as Saint Dionysius' Feast. Most parts of Spain celebrate the occasion by manufacturing "matadores," marzipan figurines manufactured by males to give to their female companions, or by holding parades on the streets of Spanish villages.

2. Brazil?

Because the Carnival festival is usually celebrated in February or March, Brazil holds Valentine’s Day on June 12th under the name “Dia dos Namorados”. On Valentine’s Day, Brazilian couples give their partners, families, or friends chocolate, fresh flowers, and gift cards. Also, there are several music programs that take place on this special day.

3. Italy?

Officially, Italians hold their Valentine’s day as a Spring Festival. Contemporary Italian couples will give each other Hazelnut sweets from Perugina that are wrapped in chocolate and have a sweet cherry liquid center inside. In Verona, Valentine's Day is held 4 days each year with free performances in the Piazza dei Signori. Moreover, a competition for penning love letters and a special dinner at one of the neighborhood eateries are those great highlights for Italian Valentine.

4. Wales

In Wales, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on January 25th called “day of San Dwynwen.” On that day, handcrafted wooden spoons with unique symbols carved in are traditionally given to your lover. A visit to Lovespoon Gallery in Mumbles is highly recommended for couples which stores? a collection of the best love spoon carvings from Wales.?i?m nh?n ??c bi?t

5. Bulgaria

Bulgaria has its own style in making Valentine's Day special. Valentine’s Day in this country is also known as “San Trifon Zartan” which means the day of winemakers. Couples across the nation tend to celebrate their valentine’s day with sweety chocolate and a glass of local wine.

6. South Korea

Being distinct from other countries, South Korea celebrate the day of love on 14th of each month with a different name. “The day of roses” in May, “the day of kisses” in June, “the day of hugs” in December. Some destinations to explore those days are Busan, Jeju-do, and Seoul where the day of love is well - celebrated.

7. The Philippines

The greatest time for young Filipinos to be married is on Valentine's Day in a ceremony sponsored by the government as a form of public service. This day is a gala event in the country and a special day for young couples, and it is one of the most spectacular Valentine's Days in the entire world.

8. France

It is believed that the first Valentine’s Day card in the world originated in France. The French village named “Valentine” becomes the focus of romance for couples from 12th to 14th February. The country has become one of the brightest places to visit in the world these days with yards, trees, and houses decorated with cards, flowers, and marriage proposals in flakes.

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