Valentine's Day customs in various countries around the world
Valentine's Day customs in various countries
Valentine's Day - February 14th in the West Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day (English: Valentine's Day), there are many versions of the origin of Valentine's Day. One of the theories is that in the third century AD, the tyrant of ancient Rome banned weddings in order to recruit more soldiers. A monk named Valentine ignored the ban and secretly officiated weddings. As a result, he was imprisoned and eventually executed. The day he died was February 14th. To commemorate Valentine’s brave spirit, people designate February 14th every year as Valentine’s Day. So it became "Valentine's Day". In addition, according to records, the Pope abolished Lupercalia in 496 AD and designated February 14 as St. Valentine's Day, which later became one of the festivals in the West.
Although 2.14 is recognized globally as Valentine’s Day. But in different places, there are different Valentine's Day customs. So, let’s take a look at the Valentine’s Day customs in various countries.
China: The most common custom of the Qixi Festival is the various begging activities carried out by women on the night of the seventh day of July.
Most of the ways of begging for tricks are for girls to go through needlework to test their skills, make small items to compete with others, and put some fruits on the table to beg for tricks. The ways of begging for tricks are different in different regions, and each has its own interesting.
France: Paris, France is originally known as the capital of romantic Valentine’s Day. A woman is tasting candy. On Valentine’s Day, whether it is the square under the Eiffel Tower or near the Sacré-Coeur Cathedral, it is everywhere. Couples clinging to each other, hugging and kissing as if no one else was watching, enjoying the joy of Valentine's Day.
Italy: A special Valentine's Day ritual has become popular in Rome in recent years. That is, on Valentine's Day, lovers go to Rome's famous Ponte Milvio to lock a lock symbolizing their mutual love. Hanging from a lamppost on the bridge. Afterwards, the lovers threw the keys into the river under the bridge to show that they would never be separated in their lives.
United States: Many couples choose to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the world on Valentine's Day, go to New York's famous ** Park, ride a carriage, and enjoy sightseeing.
Brazil: Couples go to the famous Copacabana Beach on Valentine’s Day. According to locals, many couples who came to Copacabana Beach to celebrate Valentine's Day in the past few years came from abroad.
Singapore: Taking Valentine's Day as a good opportunity to promote young people to date and get married, the "Romantic Singapore" event has been held every February since 2002. This year's content includes movie marathons, all-night shopping, treasure hunts, dates on the 165-meter-high Ferris wheel, and more.
India: Couples will visit the famous Taj Mahal near the northern city of Agra on Valentine's Day, because in the eyes of locals, the Taj Mahal is the best place to be loyal to love. witness.
Korea and Japan: Women give chocolates to men. The more chocolates a man receives, the more popular he is. Japanese women celebrate Valentine's Day by giving gifts to all the men they know on that day.
Mexico: Valentine’s Day is a festival to express friendship and love. Both boys and girls will give gifts to friends who have received help.
Philippines: Boys will give roses to girls, or invite them to enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner.
Russia: Go out for a big meal on Valentine’s Day.
Denmark: Traditionally, locals give flattened snowdrops to their sweethearts to show their love.
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