Regional differences of Valentine's Day
Chinese mainland: Generally speaking, it is more formal for boys to give gifts to girls, and girls should also show something, and the other thing is to have dinner.
Taiwan Province, China: Young men and women often confess to their sweethearts on this day, and couples also date on this day.
Hongkong, China: Men and women will give gifts to each other. The standard gifts for men to give to women are usually flowers, chocolates, jewelry, etc. Women usually give men clothes such as watches and ties, and they often go to restaurants to enjoy candlelight dinners.
Macau, China: Men give women flowers, while women give men chocolates.
United States: Most American office workers who pay attention to holiday atmosphere will find time to spend holidays with their lovers and family members by taking vacations, asking for leave or leaving work early. Flowers and chocolates are people's first choice gifts.
Britain: Valentine's Day gifts in Britain are mostly flowers, chocolates, plush toys, teddy bears, etc. Occasionally, men give more expensive gifts to women, such as jewelry and so on.
Japan: Valentine's Day on February 14 has two characteristics: First, only chocolates are usually given; Second, only women give gifts to men.
Extended data:
February 14 is one of the traditional festivals in western countries, which originated from Christianity. On February 14, 270 AD, Valentine was executed. Later, in order to commemorate his sacrifice for justice and pure love, Christians designated the day of execution as "Saint Valentine's Day" and later generations changed it to "Valentine's Day".
In the custom of Valentine's Day, flowers and chocolates are essential to celebrate. This is the most classic gift from men to women, showing singleness, emotion and vitality. It is well known that roses represent love, but roses of different colors and numbers have other auspicious meanings.
The connotation of Valentine's Day in Japan has already expanded. Apart from the "romance" component in the most important lover's gift, there are many "thank you" components. Thanks to these men for taking care of themselves. Of course, the different intentions of "expressing affection" and "expressing gratitude" can be easily distinguished by the variety or packaging of chocolate. In other words, Valentine's Day is a day for men to receive gifts. ?
Baidu Encyclopedia-Valentine's Day