St. Valentine’s Day in Different Countries

Love is one of the mostsignificant things in our life. We want to be supported, loved and appreciated by our half. So, St. Valentine’s Day is very necessary for all beloved to show love and true feelings. Sometimes we want to organize something interesting and unusual, for example, St. Valentine’s Day in exotic India or in sunny Italy. In the first case, you need to have an India e-visa. In the second one, you need to plan your trip by booking tickets and a hotel.
There are many countries in the world. Every country has its own peculiarities on this holiday.
France.
France is a country of love. The French greatly congratulate their halves. On this day, in the morning French women are looking for love messages under the pillow, on the table or even in local newspapers. Men write congratulations to their beloved women in the newspapers, too. It’s nice to have a cup of coffee in the morning, enjoying a fresh croissant and reveal the passionate recognition of a loved one in the press. Also, men give beautiful women jewelry, beautiful lingerie, romantic trips, flowers, candies. French people spend Valentine’s Day enjoying each other. Dinner by candlelight or pleasant music contributes to the romantic atmosphere of the day.
Canada.
An interesting tradition exists in Canada on February 14. Womencan make an offer of being married to any man they like. Of course, if he is a bachelor. In this country, people like to spend this event solemnly, in a big way. They give fascinating bouquets of roses, amazing postcards, and various sweet treats. Discos are organized for children in schools. In the classroom, students compete in the creating of valentines. Those students, who make more cards, become a king and a queen of the school.
Japan.
In Japan, they believe that chocolate can express the power of love. In February, confectioneries sell more sweet products. Once, a large Japanese company,that produced chocolate, suggested people confess their love with the help of chocolate. The tradition has successfully taken root, and today the Japanese associate Valentine’s Day with different chocolate sweets. Men in Japan wait and love this holiday so much. After all, they receive gifts from their women! Another tradition of this holiday is a platform, where people can proclaim their love loudly. Who will express his feelings louder, he will be the winner.
Denmark.
In Denmark, real romantics live. On the day of love, they send their halves bouquets of dried white flowers and live snowdrops as a symbol of tenderness and love. Danes know how to win the heart of a beautiful lady. A few days before the holiday they prepare a special leaflet, which beautifully describes their feelings. In the message, there can be verses which they have composed for the half. Anonymity is an important part of this message. The author of the Valentine does not leave his signature. This tradition has a continuation: if the girl realizes who secretly has sent her a confession, then at Easter she will give her fan a chocolate egg. Residents of Denmark send signs of attention and respect to their families and friends: flowers, candy, and interesting books. St. Valentine’s Day in Denmark is fun and noisy, with music, songs, and dance evenings. Go out to concerts, parks, and facilities.
America.
America has a wonderful tradition of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Children make hearts from papier-mache and give them to everyone: friends and acquaintances. On this day gifts in the shape of a heart are popular. Jewelry, trinkets, lighters, paintings, dishes and much more that can be presented on February 14. In America, they believe that the wedding on this day is a good sign, the key to eternal happiness with his half.
Germany.
In Germany, on this day, people appointed engagement. The groom presents a ring to his bride, and they announce their wedding to family and friends. There is such a belief that if an unmarried girl will eat a boiled egg on St. Valentine’s Day, and then at night she will dream about her betrothed. There is a sign related to the weather. If the day of love is cold, spring will be early.
The Republic of South Africa.
In this country, the holiday lasts about a week! Two weeks earlier, they begin to decorate markets, shops with ribbons, balloons, flowers. Men, who are confident in their feelings, spend a holiday of love with their women. An interesting detail is the girls hang a piece of paper with the name of his beloved on his sleeve. Then everyone can see that their hearts are not free. South Africa is one of the most romantic places in the world. Travel agencies offer lovers to celebrate the day of love in this country. A lot of couples from all over the world come to this country and spend this day on the edge of the earth, basking in love and passion.
Armenia.
About two thousand years ago, Armenians began to celebrate a holiday of love. The feeling of love should be constantly tempered so that lovers are not afraid of difficulties on their life’s journey. On February 14, Armenians jump over the fire to kindle their love even more. According to the legend, forest spirits jumped over the fire to increase their feelings. In our time in Armenia, the couple jump over the fire for sure. And this method is used by spouses who live for many years together, those who are in a quarrel and the girls who have not yet met they’re betrothed.
Australia.
In Australia, it is becoming a very popular holiday. On this holiday local residents strengthen family ties, see family and friends, and communicate with colleagues. When there was a gold rush, according to rumors, the miners in the city of Ballarat immediately became very rich, because they found there a huge gold deposit. Then they ordered luxury Valentines, the cost of which was very high. The most extravagant of them were made of satin pillows, radiated incredibly pleasant aromas of perfume, decorated with figures of hummingbirds and birds of Paradise. All this wealth was stored in an exquisite box. According to various studies, men in Australia are more sincere, more initiative in expressing their feelings than women. Australians, like people in other countries, give their loved one’s flowers, sweets, and postcards and send messages over the phone and the Internet.
India.
India is a very exotic country. It is extremely amazing to spend this special day in this country. You can enjoy this holiday on the most romantic beach Palolem together with your half. White sands, wonderful nature and beautiful sunsets are waiting for you. One more atmospheric place for this event is a city Jaipur. Here you can see one of the seventh wonders of the world. It is Taj Mahal. You can continue celebrating, walking through bright evening fair. A luxury restaurant will finish your fascinating day. If you are ready to invite your beloved one to this romantic place, learn more about an India e-visa.