Valentine's Day is just around the corner! In most parts of the world, 14 February is celebrated as the day of love. On this day, people indulge in gifting, a custom that helped make Valentine's Day the commercial holiday.
Let's take a look at some of the unique Valentine's Day customs from around the world.
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South Korea
For Valentine¡¯s Day, women gift their men with chocolate; the men respond in kind a month later on White Day. But singles are also given their day on April 14. This is known as Black Day, when uncoupled folks brood over (or celebrate?) their single status with a bowl of "jajangmyeon," noodles in a black bean sauce.
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Japan
In Japan, women present men with chocolates and flowers on Feb. 14. Husbands, boyfriends or prospective partners get high-end honmei choco ("true feeling") chocolates, while acquaintances and coworkers receive simpler giri choco ("obligation chocolates").
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Taiwan
Taiwan celebrates Valentine¡¯s Day on February 14 (as well as another similar holiday on July 1st ). Just as in Western countries, girlfriends expect to receive flowers.
However, in Taiwan, the color and number of flowers in the bouquet often carry a secret message. Red roses mean ¡°you¡¯re my one and only.¡± Ninety-nine roses mean ¡°I will love you forever.¡± One hundred and eight roses mean ¡°will you marry me?¡±
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England
While there are many ways to spend Valentine's Day in England, listening to adorable children sing is one of the most popular. Little singers are rewarded with sweets, fruit or money. To celebrate a plentiful harvest, some people even exchange Valentine's buns, often called 'plum shuttles', which are made with raisins, plums or caraway seeds.
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Philippines
The celebration of 14 February in Phillipines sees thousands of couples celebrate their wedding anniversary. Recent years have also witnessed ¡°mass weddings" on 14 February Valentine's Day. In the Philippines, Valentine¡¯s Day is the time when many young couples marry in an event sponsored by the government as a form of public service.
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Ghana
In Ghana, Feb 14 is celebrated as the ¡°National Chocolate Day.¡± It is a step that the Ghana government took in 2007 to increase tourism in the country. Ghana is among the largest cocoa-producing countries in the world. On Feb 14, one can attend performances, music events, and restaurants that have themed menus for the special day.
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